Sir Mark Tami
Labour · Alyn and Deeside
FULL PROFILESir Mark Tami is the Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside, first elected in 2001. He is 63 years old. He currently serves as Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Health and social care · Housing and leasehold reform · Local economic development · Criminal justice system · EU trade relations
Positions
Healthcare — Strong advocate for leukaemia patients and stem cell transplant support
strong
Housing — Supports leasehold reform and opposes exploitative practices
moderate
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
Taxation — Supports higher taxes on wealthy including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Animal welfare — Supports ban on fox hunting
weak
Abortion rights — Supports easier access to abortion
weak
EU relations — Pro-European integration despite constituency views
moderate
Criminal justice — Supports government proposals on jury trial reforms
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, with particular attention to local economic issues and healthcare concerns. Shows willingness to maintain party loyalty even when it conflicts with constituency preferences, as evidenced by his pro-EU stance in a Leave-voting area.
Background
Sir Mark Tami has served as Labour MP for Alyn and Deeside since 2001, representing a Leave-leaning constituency despite his own Remain stance. He currently serves as Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip), maintaining perfect loyalty to the Labour whip with a 0.0% rebellion rate.