About Simon Lightwood

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

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for Wakefield and Rothwell

Entered the House of Commons on 24 June 2022 — Byelection

Party was Labour until 30 May 2024

Also represented Wakefield

Social Media

• @simonlightwood.org.uk
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

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

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Transport) (27 Sep 2022 to 30 May 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)