Jeremy Corbyn
Independent · Islington North
FULL PROFILEJeremy Corbyn is the Independent MP for Islington North, first elected in 1983. He is 76 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions. They have changed party during this parliament.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Social security and welfare · Education and higher education · International human rights · Healthcare and NHS · Military operations and defence accountability
Positions
Public ownership — Strong supporter of nationalisation and public control
strong
Social security — Opposes cuts to Universal Credit and disability benefits
strong
Education — Advocates for increased funding and accessibility
strong
Gaza/Palestine — Highly critical of Israeli military action and UK government support
strong
Myanmar — Advocates for sanctions and international intervention
moderate
Military accountability — Demands transparency on UK military operations
moderate
Housing rights — Supports tenant protections and landlord accountability
moderate
WASPI women — Supports compensation for pension age changes
moderate
Notable Rebellions
Various — Opposed New Labour's marketisation of NHS despite party whip
Various — Consistently voted against Conservative-Liberal Democrat austerity measures
Various — Opposed tougher immigration controls despite potential constituency pressures
Reasoning Style
Principled and ideological, often framing issues in terms of social justice and human rights. Uses moral arguments and appeals to fairness, frequently citing international examples and drawing parallels between domestic and foreign policy injustices.
Background
Former trade union organiser in the public sector with the National Union of Public Employees before entering Parliament in 1983. Has extensive experience in grassroots activism and community organising.