Kim Johnson
Labour · Liverpool Riverside
FULL PROFILEKim Johnson is the Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, first elected in 2019. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Child poverty and welfare · Housing and social care · Immigration and asylum · Racial equality · End-of-life care
Positions
Child poverty — Strongly opposes two-child benefit cap
strong
Welfare — Opposes Universal Credit cuts
strong
Immigration — Pro-refugee and asylum seeker rights
strong
Housing — Advocates for better social housing and landlord licensing
moderate
Minimum wage — Supports significant increases
moderate
Abortion access — Pro-choice
moderate
Surveillance — Opposes facial recognition technology expansion
weak
End-of-life care — Advocates for better palliative care provision
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-01 — Rebelled against government welfare cuts, voting against second reading and for reasoned amendment
2026-01-14 — Opposed regulations restricting protests around key national infrastructure
2026-03-10 — Voted against second reading, likely opposing judicial reforms
Reasoning Style
Principled and constituency-focused, arguing from lived experience and community impact rather than abstract policy theory. Uses personal anecdotes and local examples to make broader points about systemic issues, particularly around poverty and inequality.
Background
Kim Johnson's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the evidence provided, though her advocacy work and deep understanding of housing issues suggests experience in community organizing or social policy work.