Dr Rupa Huq
Labour · Ealing Central and Acton
FULL PROFILEDr Rupa Huq is the Labour MP for Ealing Central and Acton, first elected in 2015. She is 53 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS · Women's rights and reproductive health · Education and teaching · Immigration and refugee rights · Transport accessibility
Positions
Abortion rights — Strong supporter of access and clinic buffer zones
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter controls and deportations
strong
EU membership — Pro-European integration
strong
NHS funding — Supports increased investment and bursaries
moderate
LGBT+ rights — Advocates for transgender recognition and refugee protection
moderate
Transport accessibility — Campaigns for disabled access improvements
moderate
Housing — Concerned about rent increases and shortages
moderate
Assisted dying — Opposed the recent bill
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted against party line on policing legislation, likely reflecting concerns about civil liberties or community policing approaches
2021-12-14 — Opposed COVID-19 health regulations, possibly due to concerns about government powers or implementation
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on academic background to make detailed policy arguments. Combines scholarly analysis with practical concerns for her diverse Ealing constituency, particularly on issues affecting ethnic minorities and vulnerable groups.
Background
Dr Rupa Huq is an academic and writer who entered Parliament in 2015. She has a PhD and worked as a university lecturer before becoming an MP, bringing scholarly expertise to her parliamentary work.