Stephen Doughty
Labour (Co-op) · Cardiff South and Penarth
FULL PROFILEStephen Doughty is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, first elected in 2012. He is 45 years old. He currently serves as Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Foreign affairs and international development · Ukraine and Eastern Europe security · LGBTQ+ rights and equality · Welsh transport infrastructure · HIV/AIDS treatment and healthcare
Positions
Ukraine support — Strong military and humanitarian support
strong
EU integration — Pro-European integration and customs union
strong
LGBTQ+ rights — Full equality including marriage and transgender rights
strong
Immigration — Opposition to stricter immigration controls
moderate
Taxation — Progressive taxation including bankers' bonus tax
moderate
Abortion access — Support for easier access to abortion services
moderate
Welsh transport — Investment in Cardiff Crossrail and rail infrastructure
moderate
International development — Focus on HIV treatment in developing countries
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and internationally-focused, drawing on professional expertise in foreign affairs to make detailed policy arguments, particularly on Ukraine, international security, and development issues
Background
Former international development professional with expertise in foreign affairs and humanitarian issues before entering Parliament in 2012.