About Andrew Western

Andrew Western represents the people who live in Stretford and Urmston, 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 Stretford and Urmston

Entered the House of Commons on 16 December 2022 — Byelection

Social Media

• @andrewwesternmp.bsky.social
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (since 9 Jul 2024)

Other offices held in the past

• Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 5 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Kate Green
• Beverley Hughes

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Media Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Automated Vehicles Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Energy Bill Committee (15 out of 18)