Mr James Frith
Labour · Bury North
FULL PROFILEMr James Frith is the Labour MP for Bury North, first elected in 2024. He is 48 years old. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Education and skills · Science and technology policy · Digital innovation · Child welfare · Further education
Positions
Education — Supports smartphone-free schools and curriculum reform
strong
Further Education — Advocates for including FE providers under School Teacher Review Body
strong
Digital Policy — Supports copyright reform for text and data mining
moderate
Cultural Policy — Supports re-establishing Cultural Renewal taskforce
moderate
EU Integration — Pro-European integration
moderate
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls
moderate
Reproductive Rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Paternity Leave — Advocates for improved paternity leave provisions
moderate
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, often questioning practical implications of policies (as seen when challenging nationalisation costs) while maintaining loyalty to government positions. Focuses on constituency benefits and practical outcomes for working families.
Background
Before entering Parliament, James Frith worked in the technology and innovation sector, bringing expertise in digital policy and emerging technologies to his role as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology.