About Rachael Maskell

Rachael Maskell represents the people who live in York Central, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for York Central

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Party was Labour/Co-operative until 16 Jul 2025; Independent until 7 Nov 2025

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @rachaelmaskell.bsky.social
• @rachaelmaskell
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (10 Apr 2020 to 14 Dec 2021)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights ( 7 Jan 2020 to 6 Apr 2020)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) ( 3 Jul 2017 to 7 Jan 2020)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (27 Jun 2016 to 1 Feb 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Defence) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Hugh Bayley

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee (5 out of 8)
• Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Levelling-up and Regeneration Bill Committee (26 out of 27)
• Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Charities Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill Committee (2 out of 2)