Navendu Mishra
Labour · Stockport
FULL PROFILENavendu Mishra is the Labour MP for Stockport, first elected in 2019. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport infrastructure · Welfare reform · Public services · International development · Healthcare access
Positions
Welfare reform — Supports reform but opposes cuts to Universal Credit and PIP
strong
Transport — Advocates for improved rail services and accessibility
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
European integration — Supports continued EU integration
moderate
Healthcare — Supports expanded healthcare access and accountability
moderate
International development — Supports UK aid leadership and opposes tied aid
moderate
Social equality — Advocates for disadvantaged groups and diversity
moderate
Public transparency — Supports openness and opposes excessive ministerial powers
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-07-09 — Rebelled against Labour government's welfare reform bill, voting against all stages due to concerns about cuts to benefits for vulnerable people
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and principled, combining pragmatic concern for local issues (transport, services) with strong moral positions on welfare and social justice. Willing to rebel against own party when core principles are at stake.
Background
Navendu Mishra was elected to Parliament in 2019 without extensive prior political experience, representing a new generation of Labour MPs focused on constituency service and social justice issues.