About Christian Wakeford

Christian Wakeford represents the people who live in Bury South, 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.

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Profile

Labour MP for Bury South

Entered the House of Commons on 13 December 2019 — General election

Party was Conservative until 18 Jan 2022

Social Media

• @christian4burys.bsky.social
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (since 7 Sep 2025)

Other offices held in the past

• Assistant Whip (10 Jul 2024 to 7 Sep 2025)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (31 Oct 2022 to 30 May 2024)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ivan Lewis
• David Sumberg

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Bank Resolution (Recapitalisation) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Crown Estate Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Tobacco and Vapes Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Automated Vehicles Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Data Protection and Digital Information (No. 2) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Electronic Trade Documents Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Seafarers’ Wages Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)