How They Voted
VOTED FOR Employer National Insurance Increase
VOTED AGAINST VAT on Private Schools
VOTED FOR Illegal Migration Act Repeal
VOTED FOR 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 Laura Kyrke-Smith on Bluesky and gov.uk. Sourced directly from public APIs. No paraphrase, no editorialising.
Delighted to see today’s much‑needed crackdown on cowboy cosmetic procedures in the UK. This is a vital step in protecting public safety and restoring confidence in the beauty sector. Find out more here: www.gov.uk/government/n...View post ↗
Every new parent deserves support, and every baby deserves the best possible start in life. That’s why the Govt’s 10-Year Plan for the NHS must be a turning point for how we think about and care for people struggling with their mental health in the perinatal period. labourlist.org/2025/07/nhs-...View post ↗
This powerful collection of work by Ukrainian novelist and war crimes researcher Victoria Amelina – killed by a Russian missile strike in 2023 – captures the raw horror of war 📚 @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.social reviews 'Looking at Women, Looking at War' | @wmcollinsbooks.bsky.social bit.ly/3Sa79OFView post ↗
Thank you, I would love to talk! I’m on Laura.kyrkesmith.mp@parliament.ukView post ↗
"There has been progress with specialist services, but, tragically, women are still dying." Karen Middleton, Head of Campaigns and Policy at the MMHA Catch up on this morning's BBC Breakfast feature on #MaternalMentalHealth (from 3:17:00): www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/epis... @laurakyrkesmith.bsky.socialView post ↗
After a very significant @munsecconf.bsky.social, @melanieward.bsky.social & I have written about the need to: 1) step up cooperation with Europe; 2) increase our defence capabilities; 3) build national resilience, incl. against disinformation. You can read it via @thehousemag.bsky.social here:View post ↗
This morning on @thetimes.com radio I spoke about being at the Munich Security Conference, the importance of standing by Ukraine, & the urgent threats to our security which necessitate a strong response. You can listen back here (just after 9:30am): www.thetimes.com/radio/show/2...View post ↗
This LBGT+ History Month, we celebrate a key chapter in UK history! In 2013, the overdue right to marriage equality was passed w/ overwhelming Labour support! There's more work to do, but we stand proudly with our Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans family, friends, and neighbours across the UK.View post ↗
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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.
Last week I had a meeting with a group of incredibly dedicated and determined women in my constituency, all of whom have children with special educational needs. We discussed the broken SEND system and what it will take to fix it. I would like to share their top three points. Fir …VAT: Independent Schools · 2024-10-08
Expenses Breakdown
Total: £198,951. Rank: #507 of 650 MPs. Source: IPSA.
What They Actually Claimed For
Itemised IPSA claims for the 205 expense lines this MP submitted. Total paid: £210,763. Source: IPSA individualBusinessCosts.
18 items for review
- £816 Single claim of £815.60 for Other public transport (MP Travel) on 31/03/2025.
- £850 Single claim of £850.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 13/12/2024.
- £543 Single claim of £543.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 26/11/2024.
- £2,768 Single claim of £2,768.21 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 28/03/2025.
- £560 Single claim of £560.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 27/03/2025.
- £2,520 Single claim of £2,520.00 for Equipment - purchase (Other office equipment) on 24/04/2025.
- £663 Single claim of £663.00 for Equipment - purchase (Office furniture) on 22/01/2025.
- £900 Single claim of £900.00 for Recruitment Services &Costs (Office Costs) on 25/02/2025.
- £1,560 Single claim of £1,560.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 13/12/2024.
- £1,560 Single claim of £1,560.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/02/2025.
- £1,560 Single claim of £1,560.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 18/03/2025.
- £1,560 Single claim of £1,560.00 for Rent (Office Costs) on 16/01/2025.
- £1,440 Single claim of £1,440.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 28/08/2024.
- £600 Single claim of £600.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 28/08/2024.
- £1,500 Single claim of £1,500.00 for Training - staff (Office Costs) on 13/03/2025.
- £1,347 Single claim of £1,347.00 for Advertising and contact cards (Office Costs) on 22/12/2025.
- £934 Single claim of £933.68 for Business rates (Office Costs) on 15/07/2025.
- £1,476 Single claim of £1,476.00 for Software & applications (Office Costs) on 15/07/2025.
Search the top 30 claims paid
Showing 20 of 30 claims. Total paid £194,815
Total Staffing budget payroll costs for the 2024-25 year0
£162,671
Parliamentary Research Service (Labour)0
£3,000
GRAY RUSS LIMITED. [200011725-8728]0
£2,768
Other office equipment0
£2,520
Professional & consultancy0
£2,000
[***]0
£1,560
0
£1,560
0
£1,560
0
£1,560
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES [200011725-6100]0
£1,500
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,476
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£1,440
PRINT WORLD0
£1,347
WWW.BUCKINGHAMSHIRE.GO0
£934
HIVE SUPPORT LTD0
£900
POST OFFICE COUNTER0
£850
Aggregated figure for travel during 2024-250
£816
Office furniture0
£663
ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES0
£600
PRINT WORLD [200011725-7744]0
£560
Year on year
FY 24-25 165 claims £198,894
FY 25-26 40 claims £11,868
Travel
£2,325 paid across 0 trips.
Accommodation
£5,573 paid across 2 nights.
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