Chris Bryant
Labour · Rhondda and Ogmore
FULL PROFILEChris Bryant is the Labour MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, first elected in 2001. He is 64 years old. He currently serves as Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Trade and international business · Brain injury awareness and healthcare · Constitutional and parliamentary standards · Creative industries and culture · LGBTQ+ rights
Positions
European Union — Pro-integration and pro-Remain
strong
Healthcare — Opposes privatisation, supports public NHS
strong
Immigration — Liberal approach, opposes stricter controls
moderate
Taxation — Progressive taxation including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Social issues — Liberal on abortion access and LGBTQ+ rights
strong
Brain injury support — Advocates for better awareness and specialist education
strong
Parliamentary standards — Supports transparency and proper conduct procedures
moderate
Creative industries — Supports funding and development programs
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2021-10-19 — Voted against government position on parliamentary standards procedures, showing independence on constitutional matters despite generally loyal voting record
Reasoning Style
Combines personal experience with policy advocacy, particularly evident in his brain injury campaign drawing from his own 1980 experience. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable and tends to focus on practical implementation of policies.
Background
Former Anglican priest and BBC journalist before entering Parliament in 2001. Educated at Oxford and has written several books on political and historical topics.