Michael Wheeler
Labour · Worsley and Eccles
FULL PROFILEMichael Wheeler is the Labour MP for Worsley and Eccles, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Employment rights and worker protections · Animal welfare and research ethics · Youth protection and social media regulation · Trade union rights · Business regulation
Positions
Employment Rights — Strong support for comprehensive worker protections and Employment Rights Bill
strong
Animal Welfare — Advocates for ending animal testing and promoting animal-free research
strong
Youth Protection — Supports protecting under-16s from digital 'always-on environment'
moderate
Trade Union Rights — Pro-union, member of USDAW and GMB
strong
Business Regulation — Supports regulations that create 'level playing field' for good employers
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against proportional representation reform, possibly reflecting constituency concerns or party loyalty
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and worker-focused, emphasizing practical benefits of legislation for working people. Uses committee work to challenge opposition arguments with pointed questions. Balances technical policy details with broader principles about fair employment and worker dignity.
Background
Based on the available evidence, Wheeler appears to be a new MP elected in 2024, though specific details about his pre-parliamentary career are not clearly established in the provided materials.