About Simon Lightwood

Simon Lightwood represents the people who live in Wakefield and Rothwell, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

What you can do

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  • Pwyllgorau a grwpiau they are part of.
  • Voting record summary or a list of recent votes.
  • Recent speeches and questions
  • Llofnodau (open letters and EDMs)
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• Find out more about Wakefield and Rothwell on the Local Intelligence Hub.

Proffil

Labour/Co-operative MP ar gyfer Wakefield and Rothwell

Aeth i mewn i'r Tŷ'r Cyffredin ar 24 Mehefin 2022 — Is-etholiad

Party was Llafur until 30 Mai 2024

Also represented Wakefield

Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol

• @simonlightwood.org.uk
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

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• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) (since 9 Gor 2024)

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• Shadow Minister (Transport) (27 Med 2022 to 30 Mai 2024)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Bus Services (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Bus Services No. 2 Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Automated Vehicles Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Seafarers’ Wages Bill Committee (2 out of 2)