Gareth Snell

Labour (Co-op) · Stoke-on-Trent Central

FULL PROFILE

Gareth Snell is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central, first elected in 2024. He is 40 years old. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.

Ideology

Economiccentre-left -0.4

LEFTRIGHT

Socialliberal -0.3

LIBERALCONSERVATIVE

Sovereigntypro-EU -0.5

PRO-EUNATIONALIST

Voting Behaviour

Rebellion Rate0.6% loyal

Attendance86.9%

Key Interests

Ceramics industry and manufacturing · Youth services and education · Local economic development · Arts and culture · Animal welfare

Positions

Immigration — Against stricter immigration system

moderate

European Union — Pro-integration

strong

Abortion access — Pro-choice

moderate

Government transparency — Pro-openness

moderate

Ceramics industry support — Strong advocate for government intervention

strong

Youth services — Pro-investment in universal youth services

strong

Animal welfare — Support for core standards in trade

moderate

State regulation — Pro-active government intervention

strong

Reasoning Style

Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining ideological commitment to state intervention with practical experience from local government. Balances party loyalty with strong advocacy for local industries, particularly ceramics manufacturing.

Background

Gareth Snell previously served as a local councillor in north Staffordshire, where he led a small shire district council for two years, gaining experience in local government and public service delivery before entering Parliament.