Mr Jonathan Brash
Labour · Hartlepool
FULL PROFILEMr Jonathan Brash is the Labour MP for Hartlepool, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Criminal justice and sentencing · Social security and welfare · Immigration and deportation · Energy poverty and fuel costs · Local taxation reform
Positions
Social Security — Opposes cuts to Universal Credit and PIP for health claimants
strong
Criminal Justice — Supports longer sentences and deportation of foreign criminals
strong
Immigration — Views immigration concerns as legitimate, supports tougher enforcement
strong
Local Taxation — Opposes current council tax system as regressive
moderate
Energy Policy — Concerned about fuel poverty affecting 15% of constituents
moderate
EU Relations — Opposes closer UK-EU customs union arrangements
moderate
Prison Reform — Supports departure lounges and reintegration programs
weak
Football Governance — Supports meaningful fan engagement in football governance
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-09 — Rebelled against government bill that would have cut benefits for health claimants, despite supporting some protective amendments
2025-12-09 — Voted against closer EU ties, reflecting his Leave-voting constituency's preferences
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, balancing party loyalty with local concerns. Arguments often reference specific impacts on Hartlepool residents, from fuel poverty statistics to local industries like fishing. Shows willingness to break from party line when it conflicts with constituent interests, particularly on welfare cuts and EU relations.
Background
No clear evidence of professional background before parliament is provided in the available materials.