Christian Wakeford
Labour · Bury South
FULL PROFILEChristian Wakeford is the Labour MP for Bury South, first elected in 2019. He currently serves as Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury. As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Education and childcare · Climate change and environment · Social care and welfare · Local government and housing · Children's rights and justice
Positions
Immigration — Against stricter immigration controls
strong
European Integration — Pro-EU integration
strong
Climate Change — Strong action needed to meet Paris Agreement targets
moderate
Abortion Rights — Support easier access to abortion
moderate
LGBTQ+ Rights — Opposes conversion therapy
moderate
Social Care — Supports national funding formula for social care
moderate
Children's Rights — Advocates for protections for children in custody
moderate
COVID-19 Response — Supported government action to reduce spread
strong
Notable Rebellions
2022-01-19 — Defected citing disagreement with Conservative direction on key issues including Brexit and social policies
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, emphasizing practical solutions and cross-party cooperation. Takes measured approach to complex issues, acknowledging difficulty of government decisions while advocating for evidence-based policy.
Background
Christian Wakeford worked in local government and business before entering Parliament, bringing practical experience in public administration and commercial operations to his political career.