Halifax / data
Kate Dearden · Labour and Co-operative Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
660days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
456
of 504 possible
Attendance
90%
48 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
143
35 debates
Written Qs
7
7 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£175k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 146 claims
Interests
6
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 95 | |
| Economy | 90 | |
| Employment | 52 | |
| Education | 41 | |
| Crime & Policing | 36 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 30 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 30 | |
| Pensions | 23 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 1 | — |
| Economy Jobs | 29 | 25,691 |
| Labour Market | 19 | 20,667 |
| Fiscal Policy | 6 | 6,967 |
| Crime | 2 | 4,050 |
| Culture Community | 3 | 3,257 |
| Health | 2 | 3,038 |
| Technology | 3 | 2,803 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
No notable votes recorded for this MP yet.
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026Thank you for chairing, Mr Twigg, and I apologise for arriving late—I was confused about whether there was another Division in the Chamber. I thank the Government Whip for stepping… Economy JobsOther | 242 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026I was getting to those points—I thank the hon. Gentleman for the nudge. Economy JobsOther | 13 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Draft Package Travel and Linked Travel Arrangements (Amendment) Regulations 2026We have expressed our intention for the regulations to come into force on 6 April 2027. These regulations are commencing next year to give businesses almost a year to implement the… Economy JobsOther | 206 |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Single Status of WorkerIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Efford. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Ellesmere Port and Bromborough (Justin Madders) on securing this debate and … Labour MarketEconomy JobsFiscal Policy | 750 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Micropubs: Bexleyheath and CrayfordPubs and micropubs like the ones in my hon. Friend’s constituency are at the heart of all our communities. From April, every pub will receive a 15% reduction on its business rates … Economy JobsLocal Government | 100 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hospitality SectorThe hon. Lady will have heard in my earlier remarks that I absolutely recognise those pressures and meet hospitality businesses regularly to hear their concerns; energy costs have,… Economy JobsEnergyCost Of Living | 153 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hospitality Sector: Business ConfidenceBusiness confidence depends on economic stability, and that is exactly what this Government are delivering: a stable economy where businesses can invest in growth. The hon. Member … Economy JobsCost Of LivingFiscal Policy | 97 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Micropubs: Bexleyheath and CrayfordWhat a champion my hon. Friend is for micropubs in his constituency. From Anchor Bay to Bakewell Tart Stout, Bexley Brewery showcases an excellent range of beers, and small brewers… Economy JobsLocal Government | 96 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsI thank my hon. Friend for her work in this area. The Government believe that trade unions are absolutely essential for tackling insecurity, inequality, discrimination, enforcement… Economy JobsLabour MarketEnergy | 83 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hospitality SectorI agree that hospitality provides first jobs and career pathways for young people—a really important opportunity. As I have said many times in the House, it was my experience into … Economy JobsEnergyCost Of Living | 194 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hospitality SectorI recognise that energy costs remain one of the biggest pressures facing hospitality businesses. I meet them regularly—including just this week—to make sure I am aware of their con… Economy JobsEnergyCost Of Living | 114 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Hospitality SectorThe Government recognise the central role the hospitality sector plays in supporting jobs, sustaining high streets and strengthening community life. That is why we have significant… Economy JobsEnergyCost Of Living | 86 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Parental Rights at WorkI agree with the hon. Gentleman that family-friendly workplaces strengthen our workforce and our economy, and are important in reducing the turnover of staff and retaining high-qua… Labour MarketSocial CareEconomy Jobs | 99 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Parental Rights at WorkI thank the hon. Member for raising this important question in the House today. We are committed to ensuring that every parent feels secure at work, particularly breastfeeding mums… Labour MarketSocial CareEconomy Jobs | 121 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Parental Rights at WorkI recognise the enormous contribution that kinship carers such as my hon. Friend’s constituent make to the lives of children. The Government are committed to helping more children … Labour MarketSocial CareEconomy Jobs | 118 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 42.9% |
| Department for Education | 2 | 28.6% |
| Home Office | 2 | 28.6% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jul 2024 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of open dentistry practices in Halifax constituency (a) on the most recent date for which figures are available and (b) in… | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support local pharmacies. | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Home Office | To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police stations have closed in Halifax since May 2010; and what the (a) name and (b) postcode was of each station. | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Home Office | To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help tackle anti-social behaviour in (a) Halifax constituency and (b) West Yorkshire. | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of trends in the level of (a) recruitment and (b) retention of school support staff in (i) Halifax constituency and (ii) England in each of the the last five years. | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of open GP practices in Halifax constituency (a) on the most recent date for which figures are available and (b) in 2010. | Answered |
| 17 Jul 2024 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many Sure Start centres have closed in Halifax constituency since May 2010; and the (a) name and (b) postcode of each centre. | Answered |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 113 | 27,857 | 15.9% |
| Accommodation | 21 | 18,907 | 10.8% |
| Staffing | 3 | 119,574 | 68.2% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 5,489 | 3.1% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 2,740 | 1.6% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 677 | 0.4% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 11 | 13,961 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 9 | 6,646 |
| Service charge & ground Rent | Office Costs | 8 | 4,615 |
| Postage & couriers | Office Costs | 3 | 4,345 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 6 | 3,900 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 22 | 3,223 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 3,000 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 9 | 2,434 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 21 | 1,888 |
| Parking | Office Costs | 8 | 1,728 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 931 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 8 | 818 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Cleaning services | Constituency Office Cleaning [200011781-232] | 97 | Paid |
| 03 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 0 | Repaid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,440 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 831 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -831 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,119 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent Balance - March 2025 | 360 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 46 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 39 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Internet | 38 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Roller Banner | 54 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -138 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -138 | Paid |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Stationary Order | 31 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | RM Door to Door Delivery | 3,631 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Constituent Information Leaflet - March 2025 | 1,480 | Paid |
| 17 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | Hand Delivery | 708 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Service charge & ground Rent | Service Charge Constituency Office | 577 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Parking | Parking | 192 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 104 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
8. Miscellaneous6 entries
24 Mar 2026
I organised a fundraiser for WomenCentre (Calderdale and Kirklees), to mark International Women’s Day
Date interest arose: 5 March 2026
(Registered 20 March 2026)
16 Aug 2024
Member of the Labour Renaissance Advisory Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 31 July 2024
(Registered 4 August 2024; updated 12 September 2025)
16 Aug 2024
National Executive Committee member of Labour Women's Network. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 25 September 2024
(Registered 31 July 2024; updated 12 September 2025)
16 Aug 2024
Advisory board member for the Labour Climate and Environment Forum. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 31 July 2024
(Registered 31 July 2024; updated 12 September 2025)
16 Aug 2024
Board member of Unions21. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 31 May 2024
(Registered 30 July 2024; updated 12 September 2025)
16 Aug 2024
Board member of United Against Malnutrition and Hunger. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest ended: 10 September 2024
(Registered 30 July 2024; updated 12 September 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 9 wards, 9 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illingworth Mixenden | Shane David Taylor | Labour Party | 1,168 | 02 May 2024 |
| Northowram Shelf | Elaine Hey | Green Party of England and Wales | 2,275 | 02 May 2024 |
| Ovenden | Danielle Durrans | Labour Party | 919 | 02 May 2024 |
| Park | Shakir Saghir | Workers Party of Britain | 1,643 | 02 May 2024 |
| Ryburn | Leah Elizabeth Webster | Labour Party | 1,554 | 02 May 2024 |
| Skircoat | Ann Kingstone | Labour Party | 1,932 | 02 May 2024 |
| Sowerby Bridge | Adam David Wilkinson | Labour Party | 1,702 | 02 May 2024 |
| Town | Kelly Thornham | Labour Party | 1,160 | 02 May 2024 |
| Warley | Ashley John Richard Evans | Liberal Democrats | 1,153 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 109,711 | Electorate 77,516 (2024) |
| Median age | 39 | years |
| Degree-educated | 26.6% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 78.2% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 60.9% | households |
| Private-rented | 22.3% | households |
| Social-rented | 16.6% | households |
| Employment rate | 54.4% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.