Rushanara Ali
Labour - Bethnal Green and Stepney
1,689 (3.6%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
(since July 2024)2 APPG Memberships
Immigration Detention, United Nations Global Goals18 Former APPG Officer Positions
14-19 Education, Action on Conflict and Global Britain, Air Ambulances, Bangladesh, Burma, Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity, Governance and Inclusive Leadership, Hajj and Umrah, Inclusive Growth, Indonesia, International Mediation and Conflict Resolution, Loan Charge and Taxpayer Fairness, Mortgage Prisoners, Philanthropy and Social Investment, Rohingya, Social Integration, Textiles and Fashion, War CrimesDivision Voting information
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 136 Labour Aye votes vs 163 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 259 Noes - 216
Rushanara Ali voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 122 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 230 Noes - 256
Rushanara Ali voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 124 Labour Aye votes vs 181 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 254
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali 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
Rushanara Ali 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
(6 debate interactions)
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
(6 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(152 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(3,449 words contributed)
Bethnal Green and Stepney 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 148,984 signatures (0.64%)
of 81,123 signatures (0.38%)
of 47,009 signatures (0.31%)
of 144,577 signatures (0.29%)
of 148,984 signatures (0.64%)
of 144,577 signatures (0.29%)
of 81,123 signatures (0.38%)
of 189,724 signatures (0.16%)
c. 644 added daily
144,712
(Estimated)
Tighten the rules on political donations
Sign this petition Gov Responded - 26 Feb 2025 Debated on - 31 Mar 2025 View Rushanara Ali's petition debate contributionscloses in 1 week
We want the government to:
Remove loopholes that allow wealthy foreign individuals to make donations into UK political parties (e.g. by funnelling through UK registered companies).
Cap all donations to a reasonable amount.
Review limits on the fines that can be levied for breaking the rules
Latest EDMs signed by Rushanara Ali
Sixth anniversary of the Grenfell Tower Fire
Tabled by: Dawn Butler (Labour - Brent East)That this House marks with sadness the sixth anniversary of the terrible Grenfell Fire disaster; calls for urgent action from the Government to ensure all buildings are made safe by remedying fire safety defects irrespective of building type, height, tenure or any other characteristics so a disaster like this can …
(Most recent: 6 Jul 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 19
Scottish National Party: 5
Independent: 4
Plaid Cymru: 3
Alba Party: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Liberal Democrat: 1
Green Party: 1
10th anniversary of Rana Plaza collapse
Tabled by: Stephen Timms (Labour - East Ham)That this House marks the 10th anniversary of the Rana Plaza disaster on 24 April 2013, which claimed the lives of 1,134 people, injured around 2,500, and impacted countless livelihoods; recognises and commends Bangladesh for its subsequent efforts to transform the safety and sustainability of its garment sector, with an …
(Most recent: 26 Oct 2023)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 4
Conservative: 3
Scottish National Party: 2
Plaid Cymru: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Rushanara Ali, 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.
Rushanara Ali has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Rushanara Ali has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Rushanara Ali has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
5 Bills co-sponsored by Rushanara Ali
Import of Products of Forced Labour from Xinjiang (Prohibition) Bill 2021-22
Sponsor - Brendan O'Hara (SNP)
High Performance Vehicle Renting (Regulation) Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Holly Lynch (Lab)
Toilets (Provision and Accessibility) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Paula Sherriff (Lab)
Immigration (Time Limit on Detention) Bill 2017-19
Sponsor - Tulip Siddiq (Lab)
Short and Holiday-Let Accommodation (Notification of Local Authorities) Bill 2016-17
Sponsor - Karen Buck (Lab)