Miatta Fahnbulleh
Labour (Co-op) · Peckham
FULL PROFILEMiatta Fahnbulleh is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Peckham, first elected in 2024. She currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy policy and consumer protection · Fuel poverty and housing standards · Climate change and net zero transition · Heat networks and renewable energy · Religious hatred and community cohesion
Positions
Energy consumer protection — Strong advocate for consumer rights and bill reduction
strong
Fuel poverty — Supports comprehensive warm homes plan and energy efficiency upgrades
strong
Heat networks — Promotes expansion to 20% minimum by 2050
moderate
Smart meters — Acknowledges problems and works with industry for solutions
moderate
Religious hatred — Strongly opposes all forms of religious hatred across communities
moderate
Private and social rented sector standards — Supports new energy efficiency standards
moderate
Climate transition — Supports net zero goals while protecting consumers
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-11 — Voted against government regulations, possibly due to concerns about consumer impact or implementation details of renewable energy contracts
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, focusing on practical solutions and working with industry partners. Emphasizes consumer protection and fairness while acknowledging systemic challenges. Takes a collaborative approach to policy implementation, often citing the need to work with various stakeholders to achieve scale and effectiveness.
Background
Fahnbulleh has extensive experience in economic policy and think tank work before entering Parliament. She previously worked as Chief Economist at the New Economics Foundation and held senior roles at various policy institutes focused on economic inequality and sustainable development.