Keir Mather
Labour · Selby
FULL PROFILEKeir Mather is the Labour MP for Selby, first elected in 2023. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport and rail policy · Local constituency services · Education and children's services · Healthcare access · Financial services and banking
Positions
Rail transport — Supports GBR (Great British Railways) reform and improved rail freight
strong
Education — Advocates for free breakfast clubs and improved teacher recruitment/retention
moderate
Healthcare — Supports improved NHS dentistry access and GP service quality
moderate
Financial services — Concerned about bank closures and maintaining cash access in rural areas
moderate
Housing — Focused on addressing damp and mould in social housing
weak
Crime and safety — Advocates for action on local crime including burglary and car theft
weak
Aviation policy — As Aviation Minister, involved in Heathrow expansion review and airport policy
moderate
Children's development — Supports improving oracy skills in schools
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasizing practical local impacts of national policies. In committee work, demonstrates detailed technical understanding of transport policy while maintaining focus on economic benefits and public service delivery.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Keir Mather's specific professional background is not detailed in the available evidence, though he became the youngest MP at age 25 when first elected in 2023.