Leeds North West / data
Katie White · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
660days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
391
of 504 possible
Attendance
78%
113 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
141
24 debates
Written Qs
55
55 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£150k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 90 claims
Interests
6
4 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 82 | |
| Economy | 75 | |
| Crime & Policing | 38 | |
| Employment | 36 | |
| Education | 36 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 26 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 23 | |
| Housing | 23 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 13 | 4,534 |
| Economy Jobs | 8 | 4,205 |
| Local Government | 6 | 3,309 |
| Environment | 11 | 2,886 |
| Cost Of Living | 5 | 1,098 |
| Health | 3 | 880 |
| Education | 1 | 540 |
| Crime | 3 | 459 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 19 Mar 2026 | Climate ChangeI thank the hon. Lady very much for her kind invitation. I will consider it and get back to her. Finally, I thank the hon. Member for Winchester (Dr Chambers), who raised some impo… EnergyEnvironmentEconomy Jobs | 456 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Climate ChangeI thank my hon. Friend for raising that. He is exactly right. When it comes to our energy policy, the way that we work at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is by bala… EnergyEnvironmentEconomy Jobs | 1,063 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Climate ChangeThat got a little bit feisty at the end, didn’t it? I start by thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Basingstoke (Luke Murphy) for securing today’s debate. He is a fantastic advoc… EnergyEnvironmentEconomy Jobs | 347 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Topical QuestionsAt the recent North sea summit, we committed to a joint ambition of 100 GW of offshore renewable projects with our European neighbours, including through co-ordinated energy infras… EnergyCost Of LivingEnvironment | 62 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Energy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsFrom China to Cornwall, Mr Speaker! I thank my hon. Friend for his continued championing of Cornwall, geothermal energy and critical minerals. This Government support geothermal, a… EnergyDefenceTechnology | 35 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Decarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessThis Government are absolutely committed to supporting the NHS to be at the heart of our decarbonisation effort in order that, first, it gets to reduce its emissions and that, seco… EnergyHealthEnvironment | 85 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Green Energy Sector: North-east EnglandMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct to highlight the huge opportunities for the north-east in the energy transition. We estimate an additional 10,000 jobs by 2030, building on tho… EnergyEconomy JobsLocal Government | 138 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Energy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsThat is slightly audacious, given that when we left government in 2010 we had, I think, three of the top solar companies in the world, but when we came back into office we had noth… EnergyDefenceTechnology | 81 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Decarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessI applaud my hon. Friend for all his ambition and championing of the opportunities that are presented in our low-carbon transition plan. Today’s announcement of the local power pla… EnergyHealthEnvironment | 68 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Decarbonisation Schemes: GP AccessI thank the hon. Member for raising this really important issue, and for raising the figures. I think she would agree that we have an ambitious plan. Today’s announcement of the lo… EnergyHealthEnvironment | 104 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Energy Infrastructure Technology: Chinese ImportsThis Government take energy security extremely seriously. We run one of the world’s safest, most reliable energy systems, and we are a top destination for investment. Investment in… EnergyDefenceTechnology | 39 |
| 10 Feb 2026 | Green Energy Sector: North-east EnglandAs set out in the recent northern growth strategy, the north-east is at the forefront of our clean energy revolution. Our industrial strategy’s clean energy industries sector plan … EnergyEconomy JobsLocal Government | 57 |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 734)I want to have a cleaner, greener, healthier, wealthier country, and I think this is the route to doing it. Any of those words, whether it is about a cleaner or healthier home or a… | 112 |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 734)If you are saying that the language should be more appropriate and accessible, I agree with that 100%. Language is very inaccessible in this debate and people do not know what the … | 34 |
| 04 Feb 2026 | Energy Security and Net Zero Committee — Oral Evidence (HC 734)I think there is absolutely more to do to make that clear. | 12 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 13 | 23.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 10 | 18.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 6 | 10.9% |
| Department for Transport | 4 | 7.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 7.3% |
| Home Office | 3 | 5.5% |
| Ministry of Defence | 3 | 5.5% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 5.5% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2025 | Home Office | To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to help protect businesses facing (a) scams and (b) fraudulent activity. | Answered |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, in what way he plans to help tackle the environmental impact of vapes. | Answered |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to create more national parks. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Department for Transport | To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help improve rail (a) reliability and (b) performance to ensure people are able to access (i) work and (ii) educational opportunities. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to increase access to nature for young people. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to create high quality new developments which (a) enhance communities and (b) restore nature. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps his Department is taking with local authorities in Leeds to support research and development across the region. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to integrate (a) movement and (b) exercise into cancer rehabilitation. | Answered |
| 02 Jul 2025 | Department for Business and Trade | To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, following the recent appointment of a Small Business Commissioner, what further steps he is taking to help ensure SMEs can access support. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to insulin for people who need it. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce the number of mental health conditions among young people. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions he has had with Natural England on the potential merits of increasing access to nature in order to benefit physical and mental health. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what funding his Department has allocated for the provision of insulin pumps for local services in the (a) 2025-26 and (b) 2026-27 financial years. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will take steps to improve student access to apprenticeships. | Answered |
| 01 Jul 2025 | Department for Education | To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to (a) ensure that AI sources used in schools are (i) accurate and (ii) credible and (b) support children to use AI effectively. | 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 | 65 | 25,727 | 17.1% |
| Accommodation | 13 | 17,767 | 11.8% |
| Staffing | 3 | 99,411 | 66.1% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 4,748 | 3.2% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 2,174 | 1.4% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 461 | 0.3% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 8 | 16,109 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 47 | 8,280 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 3 | 4,664 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 3,000 |
| Bought-in services | Office Costs | 2 | 2,508 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 2 | 2,040 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 3 | 2,031 |
| Recruitment Services &Costs | Office Costs | 3 | 1,720 |
| Training - staff | Staffing | 3 | 1,131 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 1 | 780 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 720 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 1 | 698 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Constituency Office carpet and fitting [200011782-306] | 2,200 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | new constituency office - painting and decorating [200011782-336] | 1,534 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Constituency office repairs for safety - uneven floors and paving [200011782-307] | 930 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,167 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,700 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Signage for constituency office [200011782-305] | 1,362 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Pull-up banners and long banners for constituency surgeries. [200011782-337] | 559 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Advertising and contact cards | Street surgery leaflets [200011782-338] | 110 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 698 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - contents | HISCOX [200011725-7478] [200011781-385] | 2 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 1,703 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 747 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 478 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 458 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 458 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 458 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 458 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 458 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 425 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 372 | 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.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources3 entries
06 Jan 2026
Name of donor: The Conduit Club
Address of donor: 6 Langley St, London WC2H 9JA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Waiver of fee for breakfast event space hire, value £1,750
Date received: 9 December 2025
Date accepted: 9 December 2025
Donor status: company, registration 12976435
(Registered 18 December 2025)
06 Jan 2026
Name of donor: Wellcome Trust
Address of donor: Gibbs Building, 215 Euston Road, London NW1 2BE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £1,500 sponsorship of a breakfast event, with payment made directly to the supplier.
Date received: 9 December 2025 to 9 December 2025
Date accepted: 9 December 2025
Donor status: trust (Charity number: 210183)
(Registered 17 December 2025)
03 Jun 2025
Name of donor: John Murray Press
Address of donor: Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: 50 copies of Ocean: How to Save Earth's Last Wilderness, by Sir David Attenborough (author) and Colin Butfield (author), value £1,400
Date received: 21 May 2025
Date accepted: 21 May 2025
Donor status: company, registration 00492627
(Registered 27 May 2025)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital1 entry
03 Jun 2025
Name of company or organisation: Number 41 Ltd (dormant)
Nature of business: Property company
Interest held: until 18 May 2025
(Registered 18 May 2025)
8. Miscellaneous1 entry
03 Jun 2025
I have become an ambassador for Leeds Women’s Aid: this is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 8 April 2025
(Registered 27 May 2025)
10. Family members engaged in lobbying the public sector on behalf of a third party or client1 entry
16 Aug 2024
Name: Sam White
Relationship: Partner
Role: Specialist Partner, Flint Global and Next Chapter Strategy
(Registered 2 August 2024)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 4 wards, 4 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adel Wharfedale | Caroline Helen Anderson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 3,274 | 02 May 2024 |
| Guiseley Rawdon | Sonia Leighton | Labour Party | 3,604 | 02 May 2024 |
| Horsforth | John Garvani | Labour Party | 4,388 | 02 May 2024 |
| Otley Yeadon | Sandy Edward Charles Lay | Liberal Democrats | 3,455 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 90,332 | Electorate 71,592 (2024) |
| Median age | 43 | years |
| Degree-educated | 43.1% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 92.1% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 75.7% | households |
| Private-rented | 12.6% | households |
| Social-rented | 11.6% | households |
| Employment rate | 59.6% | 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.