Hardy announces pilot flood risk certificates for homes
The department announced trials of a standardised property flood-risk assessment and resilience rating.
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Emma Hardy
Emma Hardy represents the Labour in the House of Commons for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice. This profile brings together parliamentary service details, election information and links to official records.
PartyLabour
ConstituencyKingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Current membership from8 June 2017
Parliament member ID4645
Constituency: Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
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Latest general election result
Election date4 July 2024
Majority8,979
Constituency turnout52.1%
Electorate73,252
For previous general elections and the full constituency record, see Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice election history.
Parliamentary career
The current House of Commons membership recorded by Parliament began on 8 June 2017.
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Government, opposition and committee roles
Current parliamentary appointments
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)Jul 2026 – Present
Previous appointments
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)Jul 2024 – Jul 2026
Shadow Minister (Flooding, Oceans and Coastal Communities)Sep 2023 – May 2024
Shadow Minister (Education)Apr 2020 – Mar 2021
Previous committee memberships
Treasury Sub-Committee on Financial Services RegulationsJun 2022 – Mar 2024
Treasury CommitteeApr 2021 – Mar 2024
Education CommitteeSep 2017 – Nov 2019
Appointments and committee dates are supplied by UK Parliament. Records may not include every informal or parliamentary private secretary role. See the official career record →
Parliamentary activity and voting
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UKDECIDES · CURATED REPORTING
Selected recent reporting
Hardy launches flood preparedness website
An online service was announced to help households check flood exposure and find warnings and practical advice.
Read original source →Hardy announces flood and drought resilience taskforce
Environment minister Emma Hardy announced a taskforce intended to improve coordination and accountability on flooding and water scarcity.
Read original source →Emma Hardy appointed Minister of State at Defra
The July 2026 ministerial appointments listed Emma Hardy as Minister of State at Defra. This is an official appointment record, not a separate assessment of the MP.
Read original source →Hardy backs flood defences in Somerset
The government announced £50 million for flood resilience measures intended to protect homes, farms and businesses in Somerset.
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RECENT COVERAGE · EXTERNAL HEADLINES
Latest news about Emma Hardy
Emma Hardy sets out flood resilience priorities ahead of new taskforce meeting →
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MP in focus
Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
Emma Hardy is listed by Parliament as a Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice, with the current Commons membership beginning 8 June 2017.
Parliamentary record →Kingston upon Hull West and Haltemprice
The latest recorded election result gives a majority of 8,979 votes.
Constituency election history →AUTOMATED NEWS SEARCH · LAST 60 DAYS
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Contact and official sources
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