Andy Slaughter
Labour · Hammersmith and Chiswick
FULL PROFILEAndy Slaughter is the Labour MP for Hammersmith and Chiswick, first elected in 2005. He is 65 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Justice and legal aid · Palestinian rights and Middle East · Housing and social housing · Human rights · Court system reform
Positions
Legal aid — Strong advocate for increased funding and access
strong
Palestinian rights — Vocal supporter of Palestinian cause and critic of Israeli policies
strong
Social housing — Advocates for increased social housing provision
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls
moderate
EU integration — Strong supporter of European integration
strong
Human rights — Advocates for human rights protections globally
strong
Court system — Calls for reform to address delays and inefficiencies
strong
COVID-19 measures — Supported government action to reduce spread
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2023-10-25 — Voted against government position on amendment related to overseas boycotts, likely reflecting his strong stance on Palestinian rights and opposition to restrictions on boycott movements.
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and legalistic, drawing on his barrister background to make detailed, procedural arguments. As Justice Committee Chair, he focuses on systemic issues and institutional reform rather than ideological rhetoric.
Background
Andy Slaughter is a barrister by profession who practiced law before entering Parliament in 2005. His legal background is evident in his focus on justice issues and his role as Chair of the House of Commons Justice Committee.