Scotland · 78,043Boundary · 2023

Livingston

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Dispatch
Apr 2026

Represented by Lab since 2024.

A loyal Labour backbencher with a consistent record of constituency-focused activity, Poynton has made local headlines recently for pressing the UK Government Minister over the Uphall Post Office closure, meeting residents affected by RAAC concrete in their homes, and advocating for East Calder Health Centre funding from the Health Secretary. Earlier, he launched a paid internship in honour of Robin Cook -- Livingston's most prominent former MP -- connecting young constituents with Parliament. In Westminster, his most recent votes have backed the government's position in the Lords-versus-Commons ping-pong on the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill and Pension Schemes Bill, including rejecting Lords amendments that would have protected smaller pension schemes from forced consolidation and required a public sector pensions sustainability review.

Poynton votes with Labour 100% of the time -- no rebel votes since entering Parliament in July 2024 -- and participates in 89% of votes, broadly in line with the Commons average. His stance profile shows strong alignment with workers' rights (90%), progressive taxation (97%), and housing development (93%), while sitting well below the Labour average on pro-business votes (13%). His 105 parliamentary contributions span economy and jobs, defence, and fiscal policy most heavily. He has not served on any select committees.

434
Commons votes
This parliament
£28k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
78.0k
Electorate
2024 GE

Lab regained this seat from SNP — last held it in 2010.

Current Member of Parliament

Gregor Poynton

Gregor Poynton

Labour Party

Gregor Poynton is the Labour MP for Livingston, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently holds the Government post of Assistant Whip.

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Voting at a Glance

Represented by Lab since 2024.

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Poynton’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.450 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Poynton has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
86
Economy
83
Employment
51
Crime & Policing
47
Education
37
Welfare and Benefits
29
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 08The local picture.5 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
Broxburn Uphall WinchburghTony BoyleLabour P
East Livingston East CalderCarl John1,741Scottish
East Livingston East CalderDamian Timson1,205Conserva
East Livingston East CalderDanny Logue1,079Labour P
East Livingston East CalderVeronica Smith622Scottish
Fauldhouse The Breich ValleyCathy Muldoon1,113Labour P
Fauldhouse The Breich ValleyCraig Meek924Labour P
Fauldhouse The Breich ValleyPauline Clark1,292Scottish
Livingston NorthAlison Adamson1,256Conserva
Livingston NorthAndrew Miller1,380Scottish
Livingston NorthAnne McMillan1,347Labour P
Livingston NorthRobert De Bold2,133Scottish
Median income
£27,600
HMRC SPI 2024
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