Dr Beccy Cooper
Labour · Worthing West
PARTIAL DATADr Beccy Cooper is the Labour MP for Worthing West, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Public health policy · Global health and development · Mental health services · Environmental health · Health education
Positions
Public health funding — Supports increased government investment in smoking cessation and obesity prevention programmes
strong
Global health — Advocates for prioritising global health spending in overseas development assistance and supporting compulsory licenses for HIV prevention tools
strong
Mental health services — Supports expanding community mental health requirements in criminal justice system
moderate
Water pollution — Opposes sewage discharge into bathing waters, supports stronger environmental protections
moderate
Health education — Advocates for increased health-related content in national curriculum
moderate
Hospice care — Seeks clarity and potentially increased central government funding for hospice services
moderate
Welfare reform — Supports work incentives but opposes policies that create fear and uncertainty for claimants
moderate
Asbestos removal — Supports strategic government plan for asbestos removal from non-domestic buildings
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and expertise-driven, drawing on professional public health background to frame policy arguments around health outcomes and prevention. Takes a pragmatic approach to international development, acknowledging past criticisms while supporting effective programmes.
Background
Dr Beccy Cooper worked as a public health consultant in international development before entering Parliament, bringing expertise in global health policy and disease prevention programmes.