Harpreet Uppal
Labour · Huddersfield
FULL PROFILEHarpreet Uppal is the Labour MP for Huddersfield, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Crime and community safety · Youth services and early intervention · Environmental protection and green investment · Healthcare and social care · International humanitarian aid
Positions
Crime prevention — Strong support for tackling knife crime and county lines
strong
Youth services — Advocates for increased funding for early intervention
strong
Environmental protection — Supports river restoration and green skills programmes
moderate
Public transport — Advocates for integrated transport systems
moderate
Healthcare funding — Supports multi-year funding for hospices
moderate
International aid — Advocates for humanitarian aid to Sudan
moderate
Cultural heritage — Supports funding for local cultural events celebrating diversity
weak
Employment support — Advocates for support for autistic job seekers
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, consistently linking policy issues to local Huddersfield concerns while emphasizing practical solutions and community impact.