Josh Newbury
Labour · Cannock Chase
FULL PROFILEJosh Newbury is the Labour MP for Cannock Chase, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and gas infrastructure · Environmental policy and net zero · Water industry regulation · Animal welfare standards · Men's health and sexual assault awareness
Positions
Energy transition — Supports maintaining gas grid infrastructure while transitioning to net zero
strong
Environmental standards — Advocates for government electric vehicle adoption and green policies
moderate
Water industry regulation — Supports accountability and reform in water industry
moderate
Animal welfare — Promotes harmonisation of animal welfare standards in trade policy
moderate
Men's health awareness — Advocates for reducing stigma around male victims of sexual assault
strong
EU relations — Opposes closer customs union arrangements with EU
moderate
Parental rights — Supports improving parental rights at work
weak
Outdoor swimming safety — Promotes both benefits and safety awareness of wild swimming
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-12-09 — Voted against closer EU customs union arrangements, likely reflecting constituency's strong Leave vote (69%) and desire to maintain sovereignty over trade policy
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining technical expertise (particularly on energy infrastructure) with personal experience to inform policy positions. Uses evidence-based arguments while being willing to share personal experiences to advance social causes.
Background
Based on the evidence provided, Josh Newbury's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available parliamentary records and public statements.