Connor Naismith
Labour · Crewe and Nantwich
FULL PROFILEConnor Naismith is the Labour MP for Crewe and Nantwich, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport infrastructure and rail connectivity · Housing and tenant rights · Local economic development · Energy policy and costs · Healthcare and social care
Positions
Rail nationalization — Strongly supportive of bringing railways into public ownership
strong
Housing and tenant rights — Advocates for stronger protections for private and social housing tenants
strong
Local transport infrastructure — Prioritizes improvements to Crewe station and Nantwich Bypass
strong
Energy costs — Supports government action to reduce energy prices and standing charges
moderate
Worker protections — Advocates for protecting sponsored visa workers from employer mistreatment
moderate
High street regeneration — Supports giving local authorities tools to tackle absent landlords
moderate
Healthcare funding — Advocates for adequate funding for long-COVID research and FASD awareness
moderate
Police community support — Seeks increased PCSO numbers in constituency
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against proportional representation reform, possibly reflecting concerns about constituency representation or party loyalty as a new MP
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing the practical impact of policies on local residents. Uses specific local examples (Crewe station, M&S building, Crewe Arms hotel) to illustrate broader policy points and consistently frames arguments around constituent needs and experiences.
Background
Connor Naismith was first elected as Labour MP for Crewe and Nantwich in 2024, representing a constituency with strong rail heritage and connectivity. His professional background before parliament is not clearly evidenced in the available parliamentary records.