Linsey Farnsworth.

One vote distinguishes Farnsworth from almost all her Labour colleagues: in June 2025, she voted against a clause that would have decriminalised abortion for women at any gestation — one of the few Labour MPs to do so. That single rebel vote against her party sits alongside a broader pattern on assisted dying where she sits 31 percentage points more favourable toward access than her Labour peers, suggesting a considered, if not always predictable, position on reproductive and end-of-life issues. Beyond Westminster, she has been visibly active locally — championing a cross-council Town of Culture 2028 bid, leading a parliamentary petition to save Grade I listed Wingfield Manor, and publicly backing a campaign to save Denby Pottery as a major local employer.

At 89% voting participation and 99.8% party-line alignment, Farnsworth is a reliable government loyalist. Her stance profile confirms it: she scores 0% against tax increases, 0% for Lords scrutiny, and 15% for pro-business positions — all in step with a disciplined Labour backbencher. She has voted consistently for progressive taxation and workers' rights, while her low scores on parliamentary scrutiny (19%) and civil liberties (17%) reflect support for government bills largely as drafted, including the National Security (State Threats) Bill. Crime, the economy and local government dominate her 169 parliamentary contributions.

Farnsworth sits on the Justice Committee, which contextualises her heavy focus on crime and social care in speeches. Her news coverage over the past 90 days skews toward economy and jobs — reflecting local anxiety about employment — with crime and education also featuring. Local coverage is broadly positive on her constituency work. Voting data from 2025 onwards is available; pre-election record is not.