Alison Hume
Labour · Scarborough and Whitby
FULL PROFILEAlison Hume is the Labour MP for Scarborough and Whitby, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health and social care · Education and youth services · Environmental protection · Creative industries · Social security and welfare
Positions
Social security — Opposes welfare cuts and supports strengthening Universal Credit protections
strong
Healthcare — Advocates for specialist stroke services at local hospitals and social care cost caps
moderate
Environmental protection — Supports comprehensive ban on fracking operations in North Yorkshire
moderate
Education — Supports sixth-form colleges as key routes to higher education, particularly in deprived areas
moderate
Youth policy — Interested in Youth Guarantee impact on young people in constituency
weak
Creative industries — Advocates for creative workers' rights in data protection legislation
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-09 — Voted against the government's welfare reform bill, likely due to concerns about cuts to social security support
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on personal professional experience from creative industries while prioritizing local healthcare, education, and environmental concerns for Scarborough and Whitby residents
Background
Alison Hume worked as a screenwriter before entering Parliament, bringing creative industry experience to her political career. She is a member of the Writers' Guild of Great Britain.