Daniel Zeichner
Labour · Cambridge
FULL PROFILEDaniel Zeichner is the Labour MP for Cambridge, first elected in 2015. He is 69 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Agriculture and farming policy · Environmental protection and climate change · International relations and conflict resolution · Workers' rights and employment · Immigration and refugee rights
Positions
Immigration — Liberal - opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Union — Strongly pro-EU integration and membership
strong
Agriculture — Supports sustainable farming with environmental balance
strong
Workers' Rights — Pro-worker, supports living wages and employment protections
moderate
Climate Change — Strong environmental advocate, supports climate action
moderate
Reproductive Rights — Pro-choice on abortion access
moderate
Animal Welfare — Supports animal protection measures
moderate
International Conflicts — Advocates for peaceful resolution and human rights
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, particularly in his ministerial role where he emphasizes getting "the right balance" between competing interests. Shows detailed policy knowledge and willingness to engage with technical complexities, as seen in committee work on farming and environmental legislation.
Background
Daniel Zeichner appears to have a background in local politics and community work before entering Parliament in 2015, though specific pre-parliamentary career details are not provided in the evidence.