Lilian Greenwood
Labour · Nottingham South
FULL PROFILELilian Greenwood is the Labour MP for Nottingham South, first elected in 2010. She is 59 years old. She 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 accessibility · Ageing and disability rights · Public transport policy · Road safety · Social care and health services
Positions
Transport accessibility — Strong advocate for accessible transport infrastructure and disability rights
strong
Public transport — Supports investment in bus services and integrated transport networks
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration controls and asylum restrictions
moderate
European integration — Pro-EU integration and cooperation
moderate
Taxation — Supports progressive taxation including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Reproductive rights — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
Road safety — Advocates for stricter drink-drive limits and safety measures
strong
Ageing population — Focuses on cross-government preparedness for demographic change
moderate
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on technical expertise and local knowledge. Emphasizes practical solutions and cross-departmental coordination, particularly on transport and accessibility issues.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Lilian Greenwood worked in the transport sector and local government, developing expertise in public transport policy and accessibility issues that would later inform her ministerial role.