Peter Swallow
Labour · Bracknell
FULL PROFILEPeter Swallow is the Labour MP for Bracknell, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Defence and military affairs · Arts and culture funding · Transport and local services · Immigration and community relations · Suicide prevention
Positions
Arts funding — Supportive of increased funding for local arts venues
moderate
Defence — Strong defender of RAF and military personnel
strong
Military housing — Critical of previous Conservative government's handling of military homes
moderate
Transport — Supportive of free bus schemes and improved local transport
moderate
Banking services — Advocates for better access to banking and postal services in local communities
weak
Immigration — Emphasises Britain's historical diversity and immigrant heritage
weak
Suicide prevention — Strong advocate for keeping suicide prevention as a priority
moderate
Notable Rebellions
March 2026 — Thrown out by the Speaker while passionately defending the RAF against criticism from Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and passionate, with a tendency towards theatrical interventions when defending causes he believes in, as evidenced by his expulsion from the Commons during PMQs while defending the RAF.
Background
Peter Swallow is described as a "recovering classicist" with knowledge of ancient history and classical studies. His professional background before entering Parliament in 2024 is not clearly detailed in the available evidence.