Your MP in MakerfieldAndy Burnham
Labour (Co-op) · MP since 18 Jun 2026
Their promises
Made by Andy Burnham: 4 promises
- Labourin governmentPresent a mental health strategy before Christmas“This will all be considered as part of a mental health strategy that will come before this House before Christmas.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)HealthCost not statedDue Dec 2026Andy Burnham, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentCap bus fares at £2“I’ve done it before and I will do it again now: a £2 cap on bus fares for millions across the country.”In planReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Transport & economyCosts £0.36bn to £0.44bn a yearDue Jan 2027Andy Burnham, 22 Jul 2026
- Labourin governmentFree unlimited bus travel for disabled people“Disabled people will now have unlimited free bus travel 24/7.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Transport & economyCost not statedDue Apr 2027Andy Burnham, 18 Aug 2026
Labour's promises
21tracked promises by the Labour Party and its politicians
- Delivered: 4
- In progress: 17
Most recently updated:
- Labourin governmentCut manufacturers’ electricity bills by up to 25%“When it comes to energy costs, our British industrial competitiveness scheme will save more than 10,000 manufacturers up to 25% of their electricity bills.”In planReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Transport & economyCosts £0.54bn to £0.66bn a yearBlair McDougall, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentPublish curriculum and assessment reform proposals“Our curriculum and assessment reform will go hand in hand with that ambition, and we will soon publish proposals building on the Becky Francis review.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)EducationCost not statedLucy Powell, 9 Sep 2026
- Labourin governmentGive mayors control of the 16-19 education budget“For the first time, mayors will have control of the 16-19 education budget, and I know that, in respect of early years and early intervention, we can transform outcomes through the power of place.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)EducationCost not statedLucy Powell, 9 Sep 2026
How they voted recently
Their last 10 recorded votes in the Commons, newest first.Sourced
9 Sep 2026 · Passed: 371 for, 100 against
- Health BillVoted against
Should new clause 6 be added to the bill? · 7 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 77 for, 317 against
Public Office (Accountability) BillVoted against all 33 votes · 14 Jul 2026 · Show each vote
- Should amendment 19 be made to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: Amendment 19 · 14 Jul 2026 · Not passed: 104 for, 412 against
- Should amendment 199 be made to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: Amendment 199 · 14 Jul 2026 · Not passed: 102 for, 409 against
- Should amendment 3 be made to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: Amendment 3 · 14 Jul 2026 · Not passed: 93 for, 323 against
Immigration and Asylum BillFor 1, against 12 votes · 13 Jul 2026 · Show each vote
- Second reading: should the bill go ahead?Voted forSecond Reading · 13 Jul 2026 · Passed: 264 for, 90 against
- Should the bill be stopped at its second reading?Voted againstReasoned Amendment to Second Reading · 13 Jul 2026 · Not passed: 97 for, 358 against
Should the Commons accept Lords amendment 1? · 6 Jul 2026 · Passed: 394 for, 85 against
- Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026Voted for
1 Jul 2026 · Passed: 318 for, 107 against
1 Jul 2026 · Passed: 322 for, 107 against
About this page
Who represents Makerfield in the House of Commons, the promises we track for them and their party, and their most recent votes. MPs and votes come from UK Parliament's Members and Commons Votes APIs, checked once a day; this page last checked at 20:40 BST, 8 Oct 2026. Promises come from our promise ledger, where every party is held to the same standard.
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