Anneliese Dodds
Labour (Co-op) · Oxford East
FULL PROFILEAnneliese Dodds is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Oxford East, first elected in 2017. She is 47 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
International development and aid · Women's rights and equality · Health and social care · Transport and infrastructure · Economic policy and fiscal rules
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Liberal approach opposing stricter systems
strong
European integration — Pro-EU integration
strong
Women's reproductive rights — Pro-choice on abortion access
moderate
International development — Supports overseas aid and global partnerships
strong
Government transparency — Advocates for openness and accountability
moderate
Health service delivery — Scrutinises NHS performance and accessibility
moderate
Transport infrastructure — Focuses on local transport issues and accessibility
moderate
Economic fiscal policy — Calls for flexible approach to fiscal rules
strong
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and analytical, frequently requesting specific data and transcripts in parliamentary exchanges. Combines academic rigour with practical constituency concerns, often asking detailed technical questions while maintaining focus on real-world impacts on constituents and vulnerable groups.
Background
Anneliese Dodds has an academic background in economics and public policy, having worked as a university lecturer and researcher before entering Parliament. She brings analytical expertise from her previous roles in economic research and policy analysis.