Stephanie Peacock
Labour · Barnsley South
FULL PROFILEStephanie Peacock is the Labour MP for Barnsley South, first elected in 2017. She is 39 years old. She currently serves as Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Culture, Media and Sport · Health and Social Care · Youth and Education · Veterans Affairs · Criminal Justice
Positions
European Integration — Pro-EU integration
strong
Immigration — Against stricter controls
moderate
Healthcare — Supports NHS investment and cancer treatment access
strong
Education — Concerned about student debt impact
moderate
Veterans Rights — Advocates for nuclear test veterans and mineworkers
strong
Youth Sport — Promotes youth participation in physical activity
moderate
Reproductive Rights — Pro-choice on abortion access
moderate
Government Transparency — Supports openness and accountability
moderate
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, balancing ministerial responsibilities with local concerns. Uses detailed questioning to hold government departments accountable and demonstrates evidence-based approach to policy issues.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Stephanie Peacock worked in the cultural and media sector, which provided her with expertise that later informed her ministerial role at the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.