Stephen Timms
Labour - East Ham
12,863 (33.9%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 9th June 1994
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions)
(since July 2024)5 APPG Memberships
Financial Education for Young People, Future of Work, Immigration Detention, Internet, Communications and Technology, Occupational Safety and Health54 Former APPG Officer Positions
Betting Terminals, Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism, British Muslims, Broadband and Digital Communication, Building Communities, Christianity in the Holy Land, Christians in Parliament, Corporate Governance, Council Housing, Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organisations UK, Crossrail, Data Analytics, Digital Finance, Dying Well, Egypt, Extraordinary Rendition, Extreme Poverty, Faith and Society, Financial Markets and Services, Financial Technology, Fixed Odds Betting Terminals, Foodbanks, Gambling Related Harm, Germany, Haiti, Homelessness, Households in Temporary Accommodation, Housing and Social Mobility, Human Rights, Immigration Law and Policy, India (Trade and Investment), Infant Feeding and Inequalities, Internet, Communications and Technology, Islamic Finance, Kenya, Lithuania, Motorsport, Relationships, Religion in the Media, Romania, Safeguarding in Faith Communities, School Food, Singapore, Skills, Careers and Employment, Social Mobility, Switzerland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein, Tamils, Taxation, Temporary Accommodation, Test of English for International Communication, Textiles and Fashion, Trade Justice, Trade out of PovertyDivision Voting information
Stephen Timms voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
Stephen Timms voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 129 Labour Aye votes vs 200 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 243 Noes - 279
Stephen Timms voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 127 Labour No votes vs 206 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 288 Noes - 239
Stephen Timms voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 160 Labour No votes vs 224 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 314 Noes - 291
Stephen Timms voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 224
Stephen Timms voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 114 Labour No votes vs 199 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 275 Noes - 209
Stephen Timms voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 186 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 266
Stephen Timms voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 125 Labour Aye votes vs 190 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 269
Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
(17 debate interactions)
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Health and Social Care)
(8 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(219 debate contributions)
(18 debate contributions)
(6 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(5,798 words contributed)
East Ham Petitions
e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.
If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 155,052 signatures (0.71%)
of 21,308 signatures (0.60%)
of 155,052 signatures (0.71%)
of 21,308 signatures (0.60%)
of 119,001 signatures (0.08%)
Latest EDMs signed by Stephen Timms
Tall ship Tenacious
Tabled by: Munira Wilson (Liberal Democrat - Twickenham)That this House celebrates the legacy of the Jubilee Sailing Trust (JST) in providing life-changing opportunities for over 55,000 people who have sailed with JST tall ships, which were purpose-built with initial funding from the Silver Jubilee of Elizabeth II fund, and the aim of integrating able-bodied and disabled people …
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 3
Liberal Democrat: 1
Labour: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Conservative: 1
International Court of Justice Ruling on Gaza and the UK’s duties under the Genocide Convention
Tabled by: Zarah Sultana (Independent - Coventry South)That this House notes the ruling of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on 26 January 2024, which found that it is plausible that Israel’s ongoing attacks on the Palestinian people in Gaza are in breach of the Genocide Convention; further notes that the ICJ issued provisional measures, including ordering …
(Most recent: 14 May 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 30
Scottish National Party: 27
Independent: 10
Plaid Cymru: 3
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 2
Green Party: 1
Alba Party: 1
Alliance: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Stephen Timms, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Stephen Timms has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Stephen Timms has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Stephen Timms has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
17 Bills co-sponsored by Stephen Timms
National Eye Health Strategy Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Marsha De Cordova (Lab)
Global Climate and Development Finance Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Liam Byrne (Lab)
Free School Meals (Primary Schools) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Zarah Sultana (Ind)
Fashion Supply Chain (Code and Adjudicator) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Liz Twist (Lab)
Asbestos (national register) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Andrew Percy (Con)
Child Criminal Exploitation Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Baroness Brown of Silvertown (Lab)
Local Welfare Assistance Provision (Review) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Paul Maynard (Con)
Pregnancy and Maternity (Redundancy Protection) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Maria Miller (Con)
Hong Kong Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Alistair Carmichael (LD)
Charity Trustees (Time Off for Duties) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Susan Elan Jones (Lab)
National Health Service Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Eleanor Smith (Lab)
European Union Withdrawal Agreement (Public Vote) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Gareth Thomas (LAB)
Food Insecurity Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Emma Lewell (Lab)
Freedom of Information (Extension) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Andy Slaughter (Lab)
Private Landlords (Registration) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Lord Wilson of Sedgefield (Lab)
Burial Rights Reform Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - David Burrowes (Con)
Landlord and Tenant (Reform) Bill 2015-16
Sponsor - Tom Brake (LD)