Peter Lamb
Labour · Crawley
FULL PROFILEPeter Lamb is the Labour MP for Crawley, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Local government and devolution · Transport infrastructure · Healthcare services · Social care · Disability rights
Positions
Rail infrastructure — Supports increased investment in Brighton main line capacity and Croydon area remodelling
strong
NHS services — Demands reinstatement of 24-hour urgent treatment at Crawley Hospital
strong
Social care — Calls for decisive action on social care funding following Dilnot review
moderate
Disability support — Advocates for increased Access to Work funding
moderate
Electoral reform — Opposes proportional representation
weak
Animal welfare — Supports government's Animal Welfare Strategy
weak
Veterans' support — Promotes Armed Forces Pension entitlements for veterans
weak
Temporary housing — Identifies temporary housing as major issue requiring government attention
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-09-09 — Voted against the government on Second Reading and multiple Lords amendments, suggesting concerns about sovereignty arrangements and military base agreements
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing on his academic background in devolution and local government experience. Focuses heavily on constituency needs and practical service delivery, particularly around transport infrastructure and healthcare. Uses technical knowledge to support arguments about capacity constraints and funding requirements.
Background
Peter Lamb has academic expertise in devolution, having completed a master's dissertation on models for English devolution and worked at the UK's leading think-tank on devolution. He also has 17 years of experience in local government before entering Parliament.