Kate Dearden MP
Labour (Co-op)
Halifax
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Kate Dearden is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Halifax, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade).
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£69,978
/ £93,904 annual
272 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£500
2 registered interests published in 2026
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
£500
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£70,478
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Ministerial activity
Records on file
147
146 meetings ·
0 hospitality ·
0 gifts ·
1 overseas trip
· 2025-07-01 → 2026-06-30
Total overseas travel cost
£203
Recent meetings · latest 20 of 146
| Date | Met with | Purpose | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-27 | AbinBev | A visit to open new Water and CO2 plants at the AbinBev facility in Samlesbury. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-30 | CHEM Trust; Breast Cancer UK; Women’s Environmental Network; Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents; Fidra; Green Alliance; British Retail Consortium (BRC); UK Fashion and Textile Association (UKFT); Cosmetic, Toiletry & Perfumery Association (CTPA); A Consultant to the Absorbent Hygiene Products Manufacturers Association (AHPMA); British Toy & Hobby Association (BTHA); TechUK; Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC); UK Committee on Toxicity | A roundtable that brings together government ministers, industry leaders, and NGO representatives to discuss the growing concerns around per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in consumer products. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-29 | Matt Gantley | Meeting with the CEO of UKAS to discuss the UK's accreditation regime. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-24 | CBI; REC; BCC;FSB; IoD; MakeUK | A discussion on the now redrafted Trade Union Access Code of Practice | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-23 | Jane O’Rioridan – Co-Chair; Hawksmoor; UKHospitality; British Institute of Innkeeping; Burger King UK; Greene King; British Beer & Pub Association; Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA); Revolution Bars Group; Nandos UK; Lucky Saint; Bills; Culture Quarter; Levy UK&I; Tom Heier | A meeting of the routine Hospitality Sector Council focusing on discussion of the Miburn Review and High Streets. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-18 | Charlie Mayfield | A meeting with the chair of the Keep Britain Working Review to discuss process and outcomes. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-16 | IoD; CIPD; FSB; CBI; MakeUK; BRC; BCC; SMMT | A roundtable meeting to discuss the upcoming Zero hours and similar contracts with Business Representative Organisations | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-16 | Unite; Unison; USDAW; RMT; Unison Scotland; Trade Union Congress; GMB; Equity | A roundtable meeting to discuss the upcoming Zero hours and similar contracts with Trade Unions | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-15 | Aslef; Community; CWU; Fire Brigades Union; GMB; Musicians Union; National Union of Mineworkers; TSSA; Unison; Unite; Usdaw; Trade Union Congress; Prospect | A further discussion on the now redrafted Trade Union Access Code of Practice | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-09 | UKHospitality; Revolution Bars Group; NEOS Hospitality; Travelidge; IHG; Hilton; Airbnb; Whitbread | A Discussion with the Hospaitlity and Tourism sectors hosted by Government ministers' Dearden, Fleet and Peacock alongside the Victims' Commissioner and Domestic Abuse Commissioner. This discussion centred on best practice following the Travelodge attack. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-09 | It's Never You | A discussion with It's Never You founder to Hugh's Law. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-08 | British Beauty Council; National Hair and Beauty Association; Hair Council; Renew Beauty; British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology; Pall Mall Barbers; UK Spa Association | The routine Personal Care Roundtable, where the minister discusses issues relating to the personal care sector with businesses and heard views from businesses from the services part of the sector (e.g. Hairdressing) | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-04 | Estee Lauder | A visit to the Whitman manufacturing site owned by Estee Lauder, to celebrate 60 years of manufacturing cosmetics in the UK. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-02 | Culture Quarter; Jane O’Riordan; The Free Co; Brucan Pubs; Thurlestone Hotel; Lo & Slo; Black Bear Burger; KERB Food; Colmans; Felin Fach Griffin; Interesting Eating Company; Legare; Beckford Arms; The Linton Kitchen | A meeting with Family Business and Independent members of the Hospitality Sector Council sub groups. This was to discuss the perspectives of family and independently run hospitality businesses. | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-06-02 | Which? | A photo-op and a podcast recording with consumer organisation Which? | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-05-28 | USDAW; GMB; Prospect; Fire Brigades; Musicians' Union; TSSA; Unite the Union; Community; USDAW; Unison; CWU; Trades Union Congress; Aslef; National Union of Mineworkers | A follow up meeting again to discuss the Trade Union Acces Code of Practice and the Central Arbitration Committee | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-05-20 | UK Hospitality | To discuss Hospitality sectors' reaction to the Spring Statement | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-05-18 | BBPA; Carlsberg Britvic; Molson Coors; Greene King; Star Pubs; Admiral Taverns; Punch Taverns; Stonegate;Daniel Thwaites Brewery; Shepherd Neame | To discuss market acess to small brewers in Tenented pubs | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-05-12 | Prospect; CWU; Unite the Union; Community; Trades Union Congress; National Union of Mineworkers; USDAW; GMB; Unison; Aslef; Musician's Union | A meeting to discuss the upcoming Trade Union Access Code of Practice and the Central Abitration Committee | department-for-business-and-trade |
| 2026-04-23 | Society of Independent Brewers and Associates | A roundtable organised by SIBA to discuss challenges facing Independent Brewers. Included meeting several breweries; Loose Cannon Brewery, Fyne Ales, Lincoln Green Brewery, Elusive Brew and Orbit Beers. | department-for-business-and-trade |
Recent overseas travel
| Dates | Destination | Purpose | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-09 → 2026-06-11 |
Geneva
Scheduled Flight
|
TO attend the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference | £203 |
Source: gov.uk ministerial transparency returns. Coverage:
HM Treasury and DSIT. Published quarterly under the Ministerial
Code; refreshed monthly on the 7th.
Constituencies represented
2024-07-04 → present
Halifax
current
Party history
2024-07-04 → present
Labour
current
Government posts
2026-07-21 → present
Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade)
2025-09-07 → 2026-07-21
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
2024-07-18 → 2025-09-07
Assistant Whip
Opposition posts
None recorded.
Committee memberships
2024-12-04 → 2024-12-12
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
2025-02-26 → 2025-03-11
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
2025-06-24 → 2025-07-03
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]
2025-07-10 → 2025-07-17
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Parliamentary office
kate.dearden.mp@parliament.uk
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Website
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APPGs (2026) · 0 active officership(s)
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Voting record (2026)
92 / 109
17 missed (16%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£10,914
16% of £69,978 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£14,646
16% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£761
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
-11.9 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
64 Aye(58.7%)
28 No(25.7%)
17 didn't vote(15.6%)
2026-04-22
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
260–161
Pass
2026-04-22
Aye
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
272–149
Pass
2026-04-22
Aye
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
380–7
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
287–150
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
284–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
291–144
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36
288–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26
287–149
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13
297–147
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4
298–152
Pass
2026-04-21
Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2
293–155
Pass
2026-04-20
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
292–158
Pass
2026-04-20
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E
293–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 106
248–139
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 102
259–136
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
254–144
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 38
256–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 78
277–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 77
271–95
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 43
273–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 35
275–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 26
269–162
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 15
276–155
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pensions Scheme Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
269–103
Pass
2026-04-15
Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
278–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments
247–21
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 359
277–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 357
278–73
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 342
281–70
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
307–176
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
290–163
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
292–162
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
300–149
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
286–163
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
295–162
Pass
2026-03-25
Didn't vote
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
291–158
Pass
2026-03-23
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
278–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
281–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
280–164
Pass
2026-03-23
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
279–167
Pass
2026-03-23
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
280–161
Pass
2026-03-18
Aye
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
277–99
Pass
2026-03-18
Aye
Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
368–107
Pass
2026-03-10
No
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
203–311
Fail
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
304–177
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
315–163
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
315–109
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
316–171
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
307–173
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
321–106
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
306–182
Pass
2026-03-09
Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 16
309–181
Pass
2026-02-23
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
361–84
Pass
2026-02-23
No
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
73–256
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
77–280
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
156–273
Fail
2026-02-23
No
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
161–272
Fail
2026-02-11
Aye
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
279–90
Pass
2026-02-11
Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
362–107
Pass
2026-02-04
Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
392–116
Pass
2026-02-03
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
458–104
Pass
2026-01-21
Aye
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
373–106
Pass
2026-01-21
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
316–194
Pass
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
195–317
Fail
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
191–326
Fail
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
347–184
Pass
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
347–185
Pass
2026-01-20
Aye
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
344–182
Pass
2026-01-14
Aye
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
301–110
Pass
Source: Commons Votes API. Tellers count toward their lobby's total. "Didn't vote"
covers MPs recorded as not voting (typically excluding tellers and the Speaker).
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
No written questions tabled in 2026.
Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported in 2026.
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
0 bills
0 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
No bills sponsored or supported on record.
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.