Georgia Gould
Labour · Queen's Park and Maida Vale
FULL PROFILEGeorgia Gould is the Labour MP for Queen's Park and Maida Vale, first elected in 2024. She currently serves as Minister of State (Education). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) · Education standards and reform · School funding and resources · Inclusive education · Child welfare and support services
Positions
SEND provision — Supports major reforms to expand early support and reduce waiting times
strong
School funding — Advocates for increased public investment including £3 billion for specialist places
strong
Free school meals — Supports expansion of free school meal provision
moderate
Breakfast clubs — Supports expansion of breakfast club provision in schools
moderate
Independent schools — Opposes excessive profits from children's care in specialist independent schools
moderate
Education standards — Committed to high standards for children in every part of the country
moderate
Inclusive education — Strong advocate for inclusive education policies and practices
strong
Reasoning Style
Policy-focused and evidence-based, drawing on practical examples from constituencies and specialist provision. Uses pragmatic arguments about investment and outcomes, often framing issues in terms of children's needs and family rights. Emphasizes systemic solutions over individual cases.
Background
Georgia Gould brings extensive local government experience to Westminster, having served in local politics before her election to Parliament in 2024. She was appointed Minister of State for Education shortly after her election, indicating recognition of her expertise in education policy.