Jo White
Labour · Bassetlaw
FULL PROFILEJo White is the Labour MP for Bassetlaw, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and fusion technology · Trade union rights and worker protections · Immigration and border security · Rural development and infrastructure · Education and skills training
Positions
Energy Policy — Strong support for fusion energy development in Bassetlaw
strong
Worker Rights — Pro-trade union partnerships and worker protections
strong
Rural Infrastructure — Advocates for superfast broadband and investment in rural areas
moderate
Immigration — Concerned about border security and asylum accommodation standards
moderate
Social Media Regulation — Supports tackling misogyny on social media platforms
weak
Education — Supports practical measures like tooth brushing lessons in primary schools
weak
EU Relations — Pragmatic approach supporting youth mobility schemes
moderate
Local Government — Supports reforming allotment and small holdings legislation
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and experience-based, drawing on her business background and personal experiences (like driving trucks across the Channel) to inform policy positions. Combines constituency-focused advocacy with broader economic and social concerns, particularly around worker rights and regional development.
Background
Jo White ran a real business before entering Parliament, including driving trucks across the Channel and experiencing border crossings firsthand. She has strong connections to the trade union movement, being a member of Community and GMB unions, following in the footsteps of her father who was a proud USDAW member.