Chris Webb
Labour · Blackpool South
PARTIAL DATAChris Webb is the Labour MP for Blackpool South, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health inequalities in coastal communities · Children's online safety · SEND provision · Tourism and hospitality support · Water industry reform
Positions
Welfare — Opposes cuts to Universal Credit and PIP
strong
Health inequalities — Supports targeted action for coastal communities
moderate
Children's online safety — Advocates for stronger digital protections
moderate
SEND provision — Calls for improved special educational needs support
moderate
Tourism and hospitality — Supports government intervention to help struggling sectors
moderate
Water industry — Backs comprehensive regulatory reform
moderate
Mental health — Supports review of alcohol's impact on mental health
weak
Dental care — Advocates for improved access, especially for children
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-01 — Rebelled against government welfare reforms, prioritising constituent welfare needs over party loyalty
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, willing to challenge his own government when local interests are at stake. Uses personal anecdotes and local examples to illustrate broader policy points, as seen in his dental care speech about a four-year-old child.
Background
Chris Webb is a Blackpool-born politician who represents his hometown constituency, bringing local knowledge and lived experience to his parliamentary role.