Justin Madders
Labour · Ellesmere Port and Bromborough
FULL PROFILEJustin Madders is the Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough, first elected in 2015. He is 53 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Employment Rights · Health and Social Care · Immigration and Asylum · Local Government · Transport
Positions
Employment Rights — Supports expanded worker protections and sick pay
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Integration — Supports continued EU integration
strong
Abortion Access — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
Government Transparency — Advocates for greater openness and accountability
moderate
Local Government — Supports trusting and resourcing local authorities
moderate
COVID-19 Response — Supported government action to reduce virus spread
moderate
Ministerial Powers — Supports delegating more powers to ministers
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing on his legal background to scrutinise legislation and hold government accountable through detailed questioning. Focuses on practical implementation and resource allocation, particularly regarding local government capacity and worker protections.
Background
Justin Madders worked as a solicitor before entering Parliament, bringing legal expertise to his parliamentary work. His professional background in law has informed his approach to legislative scrutiny and employment rights issues.