How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED AGAINST Assisted Dying Bill
VOTED FOR Water Company Regulation
VOTED FOR House of Lords Hereditary Peers
VOTED AGAINST Defence Spending 2.5% GDP
Recent Public Statements
Latest verbatim posts and speeches from Emma Hardy on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
In a major boost to the government’s drive to deliver clean power by 2030, changes to legislation come into effect today (Thursday 21 May) helping offshore wind developers protect nature while building the clean energy infrastructure Britain needs. The reforms enable a broader range of ways that developers can compensate for any unavoidable impact their proj…Read full ↗
Today (Friday 15 May) 13 new bathing sites open across the country, helping to restore pride in local areas, giving a boost to outdoor and swimming groups, and protecting cherished rivers and beaches. The sites, including the first-ever on the River Thames in London, have now officially received designated status as the bathing water season begins. The 13 ne…Read full ↗
A new call for evidence to address the presence of chemicals from flea and tick treatments in rivers and streams across the UK has launched today. Recent research funded by the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) found the application of certain flea and tick treatments by pet owners is contributing to these chemicals being detected in watercourses. This …Read full ↗
Almost 62,000 homes and businesses have been better protected from flooding over the last two years as the Environment Agency today (Wednesday 15 April) confirmed it has exceeded its two-year property protection target by nearly 10,000. The government has invested £2.65 billion into flood defences since 2024, repairing and replacing existing defences and con…Read full ↗
The UK Centre for Seabed Mapping (UK CSM), a group of over 30 public sector organisations with a shared commitment to collect and share high-quality marine data, will undertake a seabed mapping survey – CSM2026 – to explore and map the seabed along the UK’s south-west coastline. Throughout the four-week survey, using cutting‑edge survey technology deployed f…Read full ↗
Local communities, water quality and wildlife will benefit from a record £8.5 million paid by water companies into environmental restoration projects as part of a strengthened crackdown on pollution and poor performance across the sector. This compares to £5.8 million the year before, a 47% increase, and just under £2 million in the 2023/24 financial year. T…Read full ↗
United Utilities Water Limited pleaded guilty to the offence of failing to obtain a permit to release fish into inland waters. Consequently, it has been fined £60,000, plus a £2,000 victim surcharge and £24,098.06 in costs for the offence. The sentence marks a regulatory milestone as the first time a water company has been sentenced under The Keeping and Int…Read full ↗
The Environment Agency today (Tuesday 31 March) has expanded its surveillance of the water network to record levels, completing over 10,000 inspections of water company assets in the last year. The surge in checks on treatment works, sewage pumping stations and storm overflows marks a major step in ensuring better performance by water companies: identifying …Read full ↗
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Said One Thing, Voted Another?
Verbatim Hansard contributions placed beside how this MP actually voted. See the full Lie Detector for methodology.
People have every right to be frustrated about bill rises—years of neglect and under-investment have left our water infrastructure crumbling, and those increases now show the cost of putting that right. This Government are focused on tackling the cost of living, preventing those …Water Bills · 2026-02-05
Professor Alexis Jay, "I'm unhappy about the politicisation of child sexual exploitation.. The time has passed for more inquiries" "Victims want action. We have set out what action is required. Politicians should just get on with it"Bluesky post · 2025-01-08
i: NHS will send extra 2.5 million patients to private hospitals in ‘urgent’ attempt to cut waiting lists #TomorrowsPapersTodayBluesky post · 2025-01-06
Hundreds of thousands of households will benefit from lower water bills after the Government today (Fri March 6th) announced a major reform of WaterSure. Low-income households who use high amounts of water can qualify to have their bills capped. They must have a water meter and e …Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform · 2026-03-06
Hundreds of thousands of households will benefit from lower water bills after the Government today (Fri March 6th) announced a major reform of WaterSure. Low-income households who use high amounts of water can qualify to have their bills capped. They must have a water meter and e …Reduced bills for around 300,000 households in WaterSure reform · 2026-03-06
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £312,134. Rank: #42 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 289 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £619,693. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
54 items for review
- £2,694 Single claim of £2,694.48 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 01/04/2024.
- £1,067 Single claim of £1,066.77 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 17/07/2024.
- £32,168 Single claim of £32,167.98 for Rent (Accommodation) on 31/03/2025.
- £4,898 Single claim of £4,897.56 for Rail (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £947 Single claim of £946.80 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 08/10/2024.
- £744 Single claim of £744.00 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 09/12/2024.
- £780 Single claim of £780.00 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 04/04/2024.
- £744 Single claim of £744.00 for Equipment - hire (Printer, photocopier & scanner) on 09/01/2025.
- £540 Single claim of £540.00 for Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs (Office Costs) on 25/03/2025.
- £16,390 Single claim of £16,390.17 for Rent (Office Costs) on 31/03/2025.
- £720 Single claim of £720.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 19/07/2024.
- £788 Single claim of £787.80 for Stationery & printing (Office Costs) on 24/03/2025.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Website hosting and design (Office Costs) on 24/02/2025.
- £3,660 Single claim of £3,660.00 for Hotel - London (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,115 Single claim of £1,114.59 for Rail (Staff Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £1,947 Single claim of £1,946.97 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 17/07/2023.
- £1,317 Single claim of £1,317.40 for Council tax (Accommodation) on 20/04/2023.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/10/2023.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 29/08/2023.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/03/2024.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 27/02/2024.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/12/2023.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 28/11/2023.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 30/01/2024.
- £2,300 Single claim of £2,300.00 for Rent (Accommodation) on 26/09/2023.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £572,697
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£236,605
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2023-24 year0
£220,221
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£32,168
Aggregated figure for this business cost and budget category in 2024-250
£16,390
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-2426 nights
£4,965
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£4,898
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,600
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£4,500
Aggregated figure for travel during 2023-240
£4,261
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-2521 nights
£3,660
London Accommodation Council Tax0
£2,694
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
0
£2,300
Year on year
FY 23-24 153 claims £297,345
FY 24-25 108 claims £314,405
FY 25-26 28 claims £7,943
Travel
£22,850 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£69,557 paid across 1 night.
Donations Received
Total: £5,000 from 1 donation(s). Source: Electoral Commission.
Labour Together £5,000 2024-04-01
Gifts and Hospitality
2 gift(s) received. Source: Ministerial Gifts Register.
Pennon Group PLC
Yorkshire Water
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