Who Is the MP for Wakefield?
Wakefield town centre falls in the Wakefield and Rothwell constituency, represented in Parliament by Simon Lightwood (Labour (Co-op)). Constituency boundaries don't follow town edges, so if you live on the outskirts your address may fall in a neighbouring seat — check with your postcode below.
Contact Simon Lightwood
MPs deal with constituents' problems with government services — benefits, HMRC, immigration, pensions — and hold regular local surgeries. Contact details and surgery information are on the official Parliament profile:
Simon Lightwood — official Parliament profile →
Expenses and voting record
See exactly how much Simon Lightwood has claimed in office costs, staffing, travel and accommodation — broken down by year and category — on MP Expenses, sourced from IPSA (the official expenses body). Voting records for Simon Lightwood are on TheyWorkForYou.
Check your exact constituency
Enter your postcode on the official Parliament website to confirm your constituency and MP:
When Wakefield's MP makes local news, we cover it in our daily local news. More practical local information in the Wakefield local guide.