Cat Smith
Labour · Lancaster and Wyre
FULL PROFILECat Smith is the Labour MP for Lancaster and Wyre, first elected in 2015. She is 40 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Electoral reform and voting rights · Women's rights and gender equality · Youth work and education · Criminal justice reform · Trans rights and LGBTQ+ issues
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Liberal approach opposing stricter controls
strong
Women's rights — Strong advocate for gender equality and violence prevention
strong
Electoral reform — Supports voting access and opposes voter ID requirements
strong
Trans rights — Supports access to puberty blockers and trans healthcare
moderate
Criminal justice — Opposes restrictions on jury trials
moderate
Youth services — Advocates for professional youth work support
moderate
European integration — Pro-EU integration and cooperation
moderate
Government transparency — Supports openness and accountability measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-01 — Rebelled against Labour government's welfare reforms, voting against cuts to Universal Credit
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and rights-based, combining practical community experience with principled advocacy for civil liberties and social justice. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable and draws on professional background in youth work to inform policy positions.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Cat Smith worked in youth work and community development, bringing professional experience in supporting young people and understanding grassroots community needs.