Jess Phillips
Labour · Birmingham Yardley
FULL PROFILEJess Phillips is the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, first elected in 2015. She is 44 years old. She currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Violence against women and girls · Domestic abuse · Children's welfare and safeguarding · Immigration and asylum · Women's rights
Positions
Violence Against Women and Girls — Comprehensive government action needed
strong
Immigration — Against stricter immigration system
strong
Abortion Rights — Support easier access
strong
Domestic Violence — Increased support and protection for victims
strong
Modern Slavery — Stronger prosecution and victim support
moderate
Children's Mental Health — Increased investment and support
moderate
Workers' Rights — Support for living wage and employment protections
moderate
EU Integration — Pro-European cooperation
moderate
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and experiential, drawing heavily on her professional background in domestic violence work and constituency casework. Uses personal stories and real-world examples to illustrate policy points, with a pragmatic focus on practical solutions for vulnerable people.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Jess Phillips worked extensively in the domestic violence sector, including roles at Women's Aid Birmingham and Sandwell, giving her deep expertise in violence against women and girls issues.