Swindon South / data
Heidi Alexander · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
305
of 504 possible
Attendance
61%
199 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
503
42 debates
Written Qs
0
tabled
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£179k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 93 claims
Interests
1
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 60 | |
| Economy | 58 | |
| Employment | 30 | |
| Crime & Policing | 26 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 26 | |
| Housing | 21 | |
| Education | 21 | |
| Energy | 18 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Transport | 39 | 42,220 |
| Economy Jobs | 26 | 38,986 |
| Local Government | 15 | 15,263 |
| Environment | 7 | 8,664 |
| Fiscal Policy | 3 | 8,565 |
| Cost Of Living | 4 | 1,818 |
| Energy | 2 | 1,543 |
| Utilities | 1 | 1,408 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsThe Government are today announcing one of the biggest ever investments in England’s major roads. That £27 billion spread over five years is a down payment on better motorways, smo… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 178 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsThanks to my hon. Friend’s steadfast support, major works are under way: renewing electrification, installing axle counters and improving drainage to prevent flooding. Those upgrad… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 64 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to reflect on the fact that a reliable and frequent train service is important to economic growth. I would be happy to speak about the detail of those p… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 56 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsI was grateful to my hon. Friend for his time a couple of weeks ago, when we discussed this matter. He is right to highlight the transformative benefit of the midlands rail hub exp… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 53 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsThe right hon. Gentleman raises an interesting question, but I reassure the House that, in our many conversations with airlines and airports in recent weeks, we have not been told … TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 66 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsI have visited Stanmore station, and I understand the difficulties that are presented to the hon. Gentleman’s constituents. We are investing in the Access for All scheme nationally… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 69 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsWe have extended the fuel duty cut, which was due to end this month, until September, and we have launched the fuel finder tool. Together, they will save motorists £129 compared wi… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 34 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsThe hon. Lady will know that roadworks on local roads are the responsibility of each local highway authority. As she says, there are some specific routes for businesses to claim lo… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 66 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsI sympathise with the frustration of local residents. I am as keen as they are, and as I know my hon. Friend is, to see services start on that section of infrastructure. I know dis… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 72 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Transport Connectivity: DudleyThe metro’s expansion represents a major boost for growth in Dudley and the west midlands, delivering fast, affordable and reliable connections to Birmingham, Wolverhampton, the Bl… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 82 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Transport Connectivity: DudleyWe are empowering the Mayor of the West Midlands to deliver the better, more reliable connections that communities in Dudley need and deserve. Mayor Richard Parker is already putti… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 58 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Support for MotoristsSecure, high-quality parking facilities and truck stops for HGV drivers are a part of that. I know that my colleague the Minister for Local Transport, formerly the Roads Minister, … TransportCost Of LivingEnergy | 61 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Support for MotoristsThe Government have already taken significant steps to keep the costs of motoring low, extending the fuel duty cut that was due to end this month until September and launching the … TransportCost Of LivingEnergy | 77 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Support for MotoristsThis Government are taking significant action to make journeys safer and smoother, while helping motorists to save money. We are investing £27 billion in motorways and trunk roads,… TransportCost Of LivingEnergy | 110 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Rail Renationalisation: East of EnglandI think that is possibly a first for the Father of the House, and it underlines the strength of feeling that he and his constituents have about improved rail services. He is right;… Transport | 89 |
D · Written questions
No written questions tabled by this MP in our records.
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 | 82 | 21,363 | 11.9% |
| Staffing | 2 | 148,366 | 83.0% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 3,725 | 2.1% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 3,203 | 1.8% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 2,160 | 1.2% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Office Costs | 9 | 13,369 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 15 | 4,522 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 3,000 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 36 | 1,626 |
| Insurance - contents | Office Costs | 1 | 767 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 16 | 765 |
| TV licence | Office Costs | 1 | 170 |
| Newspapers, journals, magazines | Office Costs | 2 | 95 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 1 | 43 |
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 1 | 22 |
| Cleaning services | Office Costs | 1 | 6 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -1,031 | Paid |
| 30 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | THE INK SUBSCRIPTION [200011725-9646] | 59 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 13 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 1,800 | Paid |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Administrative services | 22 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Newspapers, journals, magazines | SWINDONADVER ONLINE [200011725-2657] | 36 | Paid |
| 28 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 43 | Paid |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 25 | Paid |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 69 | Paid |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 10 | Paid |
| 21 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 189 | Paid |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 1,800 | Paid |
| 20 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 1,103 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 18 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 10 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 9 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 9 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 9 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 7 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 1 | 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.
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year1 entry
16 Aug 2024
Type of land/property: Residential property (House)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Swindon
Ownership details: Co-owned with a family member
(Registered 26 July 2024)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 10 wards, 10 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central | Domingos Seby Dias | Labour Party | 2,117 | 02 May 2024 |
| Chiseldon Lawn | Neil Lawrence Hopkins | Labour Party | 1,376 | 04 May 2023 |
| Covingham Dorcan | Barbara Parry | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,469 | 02 May 2024 |
| Eastcott | Marina Strinkovsky | Labour Party | 1,719 | 02 May 2024 |
| Liden Eldene Park South | Marianne Le Coyte-Grinney | Labour Party | 1,308 | 02 May 2024 |
| Lydiard Freshbrook | Leon Paul Grother | Labour Party | 1,312 | 02 May 2024 |
| Mannington Western | Kevin David Small | Labour Party | 1,368 | 02 May 2024 |
| Old Town | Jane Elizabeth Milner-Barry | Labour Party | 1,873 | 02 May 2024 |
| Shaw | Rose Marie Llewellyn | Labour Party | 1,405 | 02 May 2024 |
| Walcot Park North | Mohammed Jamal Miah | Labour Party | 1,539 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 115,409 | Electorate 72,575 (2024) |
| Median age | 39 | years |
| Degree-educated | 28.2% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 75.1% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 60.4% | households |
| Private-rented | 24.0% | households |
| Social-rented | 15.4% | households |
| Employment rate | 62.9% | 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.