Yasmin Qureshi
Labour · Bolton South and Walkden
FULL PROFILEYasmin Qureshi is the Labour MP for Bolton South and Walkden, first elected in 2010. She is 62 years old. As a long-serving backbencher without ministerial appointment, they have more freedom to vote independently.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Justice and legal system · Human rights and international affairs · SEND and disability rights · Environmental protection · Local infrastructure and flooding
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Liberal - opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Justice system — Pro-reform - supports legal aid investment and opposes cuts to jury trials
strong
Human rights — Strong advocate - campaigns on international detention conditions and women's rights
strong
Environmental policy — Pro-green transition - supports renewable energy targets and international climate treaties
moderate
SEND provision — Supportive - advocates for better outcomes and increased funding
moderate
Local infrastructure — Prioritises flood defences and transport improvements for constituency
moderate
Women's pensions — Supports WASPI campaign for 1950s women's compensation
moderate
Economic support — Favours targeted support for workers and businesses in difficulty
weak
Reasoning Style
Combines legal analytical approach with constituency-focused advocacy, using evidence-based arguments while maintaining strong moral positions on human rights and justice issues. Often frames arguments in terms of fairness and procedural justice.
Background
Yasmin Qureshi is a barrister by profession who practiced law before entering Parliament, bringing legal expertise to her parliamentary work. Her background in law is evident in her focus on justice issues and human rights advocacy.