Josh Simons
Labour · Makerfield
FULL PROFILEJosh Simons is the Labour MP for Makerfield, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Border security and immigration · Digital government services · Employment policy · Pensioner welfare · Anti-social behaviour
Positions
Immigration and border control — Supports stronger border security measures and new border security command
strong
Digital government — Advocates for digital ID systems with data minimisation principles
moderate
Employment policy — Supports Get Britain Working white paper implementation
moderate
Pensioner welfare — Concerned about challenges facing pensioners in his constituency
moderate
Anti-social behaviour — Seeks action on firework misuse in constituency
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasising local concerns and public trust while balancing policy efficiency with privacy considerations
Background
Josh Simons was previously involved in running the Labour Together think tank before entering Parliament. He has a Cambridge University education and worked in political research and policy development prior to his election.