Andy MacNae
Labour · Rossendale and Darwen
FULL PROFILEAndy MacNae is the Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Road safety and transport infrastructure · Education and special needs provision · Health and medical device safety · Community safety and antisocial behaviour · Active travel and physical activity
Positions
Road safety — Strong advocate for improved road safety measures and infrastructure
strong
Education — Prioritises special educational needs provision and opposes virtual teaching in schools
strong
Health policy — Supports epilepsy awareness and implementation of medical device safety recommendations
moderate
Community safety — Backs respect orders and measures to tackle antisocial behaviour
moderate
Active travel — Promotes walking and cycling routes to reduce economic inactivity
moderate
Business support — Advocates for hospitality industry support and VAT reforms
moderate
Tax compliance — Supports tackling tax evasion in specific sectors like hair salons
weak
Democratic participation — Supports removing barriers to postal vote registration
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on both business experience and union membership to address local issues. Emphasises practical solutions to community problems, particularly around infrastructure, education, and safety concerns affecting Rossendale and Darwen residents.
Background
Andy MacNae is a business owner and employer who is also a member of Unite the union, bringing both entrepreneurial and trade union perspectives to parliament. He was first elected as Labour MP for Rossendale and Darwen in 2024.