Overview

Seema Malhotra (born 7 August 1972) is a British politician who represents the constituency of Feltham and Heston in west London. A member of both the Labour Party and the Co-operative Party, she was first elected at a 2011 by-election held following the death of the previous MP, Alan Keen. As a constituency Member of Parliament she combines local casework with national campaigning.

Parliamentary career and roles

Since entering the House of Commons, Malhotra has served in a range of parliamentary roles and has been active on issues that affect her constituents and the wider public. She sits on and contributes to debates on economic and social policy, and has held responsibilities in both frontbench and shadow team positions. Her parliamentary work spans Westminster duties and engagement with borough-level concerns.

Policy interests and campaigns

Malhotra's stated priorities have included employment and skills, support for small businesses, housing, and public services. She has also been involved in campaigns on health and welfare matters that touch on local services and community wellbeing. Typical areas associated with her parliamentary activity include:

  • Economic opportunity, jobs and apprenticeships
  • Local housing and transport improvements
  • Community health and social care access

In her role as an MP she frequently balances constituency casework with national policy debates, and works with local organisations and service providers.

Background and significance

Malhotra's election in 2011 maintained Labour representation for a constituency that covers residential and commercial areas near Heathrow Airport. As a politician affiliated with both Labour and the Co-operative movement, she represents strands of British centre-left politics that emphasize public services, collective enterprise, and community-based solutions. Observers note her practical focus on constituency issues and on policies intended to improve economic inclusion.

For official records, speeches and detailed voting history, see her parliamentary profile. This profile summarises publicly known aspects of her career and political interests without attempting to catalogue every role and contribution she has made since first taking office.