Andrew Western

Andrew Western is the Labour MP for Stretford and Urmston, and has been an MP continually since 15 December 2022. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Andrew Western, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Stretford and Urmston
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
15 December 2022 - Present

Government post

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
9 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Stretford and Urmston [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
15 December 2022 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Elections contested

Altrincham and Sale West
12 December 2019
Commons
Altrincham and Sale West
8 June 2017
Commons

Opposition posts

Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
5 September 2023 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

International Trade Committee
6 February 2023 - 26 April 2023
Commons
Scottish Affairs Committee
21 February 2023 - 22 January 2024
Commons
Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill
1 March 2023 - 8 March 2023
Commons
Energy Bill [HL]
22 May 2023 - 29 June 2023
Commons
Media Bill
29 November 2023 - 12 December 2023
Commons
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
13 March 2024 - 19 March 2024
Commons
Procedure Committee
23 April 2024 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
12 February 2025 - 18 March 2025
Commons