Kirith Entwistle Portrait

Kirith Entwistle

Labour - Bolton North East

6,653 (15.3%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 4th July 2024



Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Kirith Entwistle has voted in 49 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
Sonia Kumar (Labour)
(3 debate interactions)
Georgia Gould (Labour)
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
(2 debate interactions)
Diana Johnson (Labour)
Minister of State (Home Office)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(11 debate contributions)
Ministry of Justice
(5 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(3 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26
(638 words contributed)
Employment Rights Bill 2024-26
(394 words contributed)
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Bolton North East 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).

Petitions with highest Bolton North East signature proportion
Open
5,382
of 2,942,429 signatures (0.18%)
Open
206
of 116,399 signatures (0.18%)
Open
118
of 74,798 signatures (0.16%)
Open
164
of 133,280 signatures (0.12%)
Petitions with most Bolton North East signatures
Open
5,382
of 2,942,429 signatures (0.18%)
Open
206
of 116,399 signatures (0.18%)
Open
164
of 133,280 signatures (0.12%)
Open
118
of 74,798 signatures (0.16%)
Kirith Entwistle has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Kirith Entwistle

11th November 2024
Kirith Entwistle signed this EDM as the primary signatory on Monday 11th November 2024

Work of St John Ambulance

Tabled by: Kirith Entwistle (Labour - Bolton North East)
That this House recognises the lifesaving work of St John Ambulance volunteers across the country, training 250,000 members of the public in first aid every year, providing event first aid cover at 11,000 events and delivering 4,000 hours of emergency support to the NHS per month as the nation’s ambulance …
47 signatures
(Most recent: 27 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 21
Liberal Democrat: 11
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 3
Conservative: 3
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
17th October 2024
Kirith Entwistle signed this EDM on Monday 21st October 2024

Establishment of the Women’s Caucus in Westminster

Tabled by: Kirsty Blackman (Scottish National Party - Aberdeen North)
That this House agrees to establish a Women’s Caucus in the UK Parliament, which is the women Members of Parliament working together to advance issues that disproportionately affect women; notes that there are women’s caucuses in the devolved nations of Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland; further notes that now is …
58 signatures
(Most recent: 18 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 27
Labour: 20
Scottish National Party: 4
Green Party: 3
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Kirith Entwistle, 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.


Kirith Entwistle has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Kirith Entwistle has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Kirith Entwistle has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Kirith Entwistle has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 7 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
20th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to help tackle firework misuse in Bolton North East constituency.

Most people use fireworks in a responsible, safe, and appropriate manner and there are laws in place to address situations where fireworks are misused. The current regulatory framework is designed to support people to enjoy fireworks whilst lowering the risk of dangers and disruption to people, pets, and property.

The police and local authorities have powers to tackle anti-social behaviour caused by fireworks. It is for local areas to decide how best to deploy these powers, based on their specific circumstances.

To inform any future decisions I intend to engage with businesses, consumer groups and charities shortly after the fireworks season to gather evidence on the issues and impacts of fireworks.

Justin Madders
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade)
29th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of childcare provision.

Ensuring that parents are able to access affordable and high quality childcare is a priority for this government. Our focus in reforming the system will be to ensure that there are greater and more equal opportunities to access early education for every family, and that there are greater opportunities for children to thrive and develop. As an initial step, we are progressing work to deliver new places in 3,000 nurseries through upgrading space in primary schools.

It is our ambition that all families have access to high quality, affordable and flexible early education and care, improving the life chances for every child and the work choices for every parent.

From April 2024, working parents of 2-year-olds have able to access 15 hours of government-funded childcare per week (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child’s birthday. From September 2024, this was extended to parents of children aged 9 months and above, and from September 2025, working parents will be able to access 30 hours per week (over 38 weeks a year) for children from age 9 months to when they start school.

The government has committed to continue to roll out the expanded childcare entitlements for eligible working parents of children aged from nine months. We are also growing the provision of ‘wraparound’ before and after school provision of childcare for primary school children.

In 2024/25, we expect to provide over £1.7 billion to support local authorities and providers deliver the childcare expansion, rising, in 2027/28, to over £4.1 billion. By the same year we expect to be providing over £8 billion every year overall on new and existing early years entitlements.

The department has regular contact with each local authority in England about their sufficiency of childcare and any issues they are facing, including supporting them through our childcare delivery support contract where appropriate.

The government is committed to delivering a modern childcare system from the end of parental leave to the end of primary school, providing every child with a firm foundation which sets them up for life and ensures parents are able to work the jobs and hours they choose effectively breaking down the barriers to opportunity for every family.

Under Section 6 of the Childcare Act 2006, local authorities are responsible for ensuring that the provision of childcare is sufficient to meet the requirements of parents in their area. The department has regular contact with each local authority in England about their sufficiency of childcare and any issues they are facing. Where local authorities report sufficiency challenges, departmental officials discuss with them what action they are taking to address those issues, and whether they need any additional support.

Stephen Morgan
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education)
4th Oct 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if he will visit the Bolton Council of Mosques to discuss the conflict in Israel and Palestine; and if he will invite that Council to a meeting in his Department.

As of now, there are no scheduled visits for the Foreign Secretary to Bolton. However, the Foreign Secretary welcomes correspondence from the Bolton Council of Mosques to learn more about their initiatives and efforts.

Hamish Falconer
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
20th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle antisocial behaviour in (a) Bolton North East constituency and (b) the UK.

Tackling anti-social behaviour is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.

We are committed to delivering an additional 13 000 police officers, PCSOs and special constables into neighbourhood policing roles so residents know who to turn to when things go wrong. We will crack down on those causing havoc on our high streets by introducing tougher powers, including new Respect Orders to tackle repeat offending and to get persistent offenders off our streets.

Diana Johnson
Minister of State (Home Office)
20th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle speeding on residential streets in Bolton North East constituency.

Excess speed is still a major cause of death and serious injury on our roads. Anyone who breaks the speed limit should expect to face a swift and strong sanction.

Enforcement of speeding offences in Bolton North East constituency and the deployment of available resources and capabilities is an operational matter for Greater Manchester’s Chief Constable and Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime Police to determine, taking into account the specific local problems and demands with which they are faced.

Diana Johnson
Minister of State (Home Office)
5th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Elections Act 2022 on overseas voting.

The Electoral Commission and the Office for National Statistics review and publish statistics on electoral registration and participation in elections. The Government will examine and reflect on this data when it is available following the 2024 general election.

Rushanara Ali
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
5th Nov 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing overseas constituencies for elections to the House of Commons.

The Government has no plans at this time to introduce overseas constituencies for elections to the House of Commons. We are focused on delivering on our manifesto commitments to strengthen our democracy and encourage participation – including by giving 16- and 17- year olds the right to vote in all elections

Rushanara Ali
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)