Emma Hardy
Labour · Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
FULL PROFILEEmma Hardy is the Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice, first elected in 2017. She is 46 years old. She currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Flood defence and water management · Environmental protection · Education policy · Financial inclusion · Gaza humanitarian aid
Positions
Immigration — Liberal approach opposing stricter controls
strong
European Union — Pro-integration despite Leave constituency
strong
Flood defence — Advocate for increased investment and protection
strong
Abortion rights — Pro-choice supporting easier access
moderate
Asylum system — Opposition to stricter asylum controls
moderate
Financial inclusion — Supports reducing poverty premium
moderate
Gaza humanitarian aid — Advocate for increased humanitarian support
moderate
Government transparency — Supports openness and transparency measures
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing specific local impacts (Hull's flood risks, caravan industry needs) while drawing on professional teaching background to advocate for practical policy solutions and government accountability
Background
Before entering Parliament, Emma Hardy worked as a teacher, bringing educational expertise and understanding of public service delivery to her political career.