Chris Evans
Labour (Co-op) · Caerphilly
FULL PROFILEChris Evans is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Caerphilly, first elected in 2010. He is 48 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Small business support · Wildlife crime and environmental protection · Defence and veterans affairs · Healthcare and social care · Wales-specific issues
Positions
Immigration — Liberal approach opposing stricter controls
strong
European Integration — Pro-EU integration and cooperation
strong
Taxation — Progressive taxation including bankers' bonus tax
strong
Small Business — Supportive of microbusinesses and prompt payment
moderate
Wildlife Protection — Stronger enforcement of wildlife crime laws
moderate
Healthcare Access — Improved access including abortion and mental health
moderate
Defence Veterans — Protection from vexatious prosecutions
moderate
Government Transparency — Supports openness and accountability measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted Aye against party line, likely supporting additional police powers or crime prevention measures
2025-06-17 — Voted No against party line, possibly opposing certain police powers or procedural changes
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, with particular attention to small business concerns and local Welsh interests. Combines cooperative principles with traditional Labour values, asking detailed technical questions about policy implementation rather than making ideological speeches.
Background
Chris Evans entered Parliament in 2010 as a Labour Co-operative MP, representing the cooperative movement's values of mutual aid and community ownership alongside traditional Labour principles.