Al Carns
Labour Party
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Birmingham Selly Oak
MP Since
4 July 2024 (2 years)
Status
active
Constituency: Birmingham Selly Oak
Al Carns represents Birmingham Selly Oak in the House of Commons, sitting as a Labour Party MP. They have served as the constituency's MP for 2 years.
Pay & Expenses
£98,599
basic salary / year
This is the basic MP salary, set by IPSA and paid to all 650 MPs regardless of role.
£144,064
total expenses claimed, 2024-25
Staffing
£111,085
Office
£25,716
Accommodation
£0
Travel & Other
£7,262
Source: IPSA official expenses data. Covers parliamentary business costs only — staffing, office running costs, accommodation, and travel — not personal spending.
Declared Donations (3)
£87,442.18
total declared, since 2024 general election
Source: Electoral Commission official register, donations since the 2024 general election (4 July 2024) only. Donations are legally required to be declared if above the statutory threshold — this is not a complete record of all support an MP may receive.
Colin Campbell
Individual · 19 Jun 2026 · Administration services
£20,000
Elizabeth Jennings
Individual · 9 Jun 2026 · Administration services
£20,000
Team Forces Funding Ltd
Company · 16 May 2025
£47,442.18
Voting Record (most recent 15)
Source: official Commons Votes API, all divisions since the 2024 general election.
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
17 Jun 2026 · Result: 143 Aye, 249 No (failed)
Voted No
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
17 Jun 2026 · Result: 85 Aye, 317 No (failed)
Voted No
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
17 Jun 2026 · Result: 135 Aye, 258 No (failed)
Voted No
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
17 Jun 2026 · Result: 144 Aye, 244 No (failed)
Voted No
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 3
16 Jun 2026 · Result: 162 Aye, 246 No (failed)
Voted No
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages: New Clause 14
16 Jun 2026 · Result: 151 Aye, 258 No (failed)
Voted No
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
16 Jun 2026 · Result: 262 Aye, 86 No (passed)
Voted Aye
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages: New Clause 13
16 Jun 2026 · Result: 77 Aye, 255 No (failed)
Voted No
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 143
10 Jun 2026 · Result: 167 Aye, 266 No (failed)
Voted No
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: New Clause 1
10 Jun 2026 · Result: 77 Aye, 271 No (failed)
Voted No
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 148
10 Jun 2026 · Result: 155 Aye, 279 No (failed)
Voted No
Railways Bill: Third Reading
10 Jun 2026 · Result: 278 Aye, 149 No (passed)
Voted Aye
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
8 Jun 2026 · Result: 65 Aye, 251 No (failed)
Voted No
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 8
8 Jun 2026 · Result: 145 Aye, 251 No (failed)
Voted No
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 12
8 Jun 2026 · Result: 81 Aye, 266 No (failed)
Voted No
Recent Coverage (20)
Stories mentioning Al Carnstracked across NewsDeck's sources
Former defence minister Al Carns turns down ministerial offer
Carns quit following the resignation of John Healey as defence secretary in a row over military funding.
BBC Politics·22 Jul· View coverage →
Al Carns declines offer to return to government as defence funding ‘has not been settled’
Ex-defence minister says he will keep arguing for greater resources from backbenches
The Independent·22 Jul· View coverage →
Al Carns leaves door open for Government return under Andy Burnham after 'resigning as a matter of principle'
Al Carns has told GB News that he resigned as a defence minister "on a matter of principle, not reward", ahead of Sir Keir Starmer's departu…
GB News·10 Jul· View coverage →
STEPHEN DAISLEY: Burnham reeks of entitlement. Labour will come to regret installing an untested leader in these most testing of times
With former defence minister Al Carns confirming he will not contest the Labour leadership, a coronation for Andy Burnham is all but guarant…
Daily Mail·9 Jul· View coverage →
Burnham will make good PM, Starmer says as nominations for new leader open
Andy Burnham’s last possible rival Al Carns ruled himself out of the running on Wednesday.
Evening Standard·9 Jul· View coverage →
Let the coronation begin! Andy Burnham admits it is 'starting to feel very real' as fawning Labour MPs QUEUE to back him for leader - after last rival Al Carns pulled out of race
MPs are set to rush to show their loyalty to the incoming PM - after his last potential rival Al Carns threw in the towel.
Daily Mail·9 Jul· View coverage →
Bob Seely: Why Conservatives should hope Al Carns gets the top Defence job
He's led the SBS and Special Forces' work is about small teams delivering strategic effect. It’s inherently political and led by people who …
ConservativeHome·9 Jul· View coverage →
Burnham promises Labour MPs he will not use party discipline to ‘stifle debate’
Prime minister in waiting looks to address frustrations backbenchers had with Keir Starmer’s style of party management
Andy Burnham has prom…
The Guardian·8 Jul· View coverage →
Burnham's last potential rival Al Carns rules out leadership bid
Carns's said a leadership contest was "not the best use of Labour's time" and "we need to get on board" with Burnham.
BBC Politics·8 Jul· View coverage →
Mystery as thousands of fish killed in unsolved London park incident
Environmental investigators have been left baffled after thousands of fish were found dead in a south London park.
Thames Water and the Env…
GB News·3 Jul· View coverage →
The Capitalist: Colonel Carns hosts delulu dinner for leadership bid
Al Carns thinks he's still in with a shot, the Chancellor practices her times tables and City AM get sporty; catch up on the latest gossip.
City AM·2 Jul· View coverage →
Ex-Head of the British Army rips into Keir Starmer for ‘woefully inadequate’ defence plan
Sir Keir Starmer's "woefully inadequate" defence plan has been handed a stark takedown by the former Head of the British Army.
Speaking to G…
GB News·30 Jun· View coverage →
Defence investment plan criticised as ‘too little, too late’ ahead of launch – UK politics live
Defence investment plan, which was originally due in the autumn, criticised by Tories and Lib Dems
Good morning. After Keir Starmer agreed t…
Guardian Politics·30 Jun· View coverage →
'Unforgivable!' Armed Forces given just half of what they need in Keir Starmer's parting gift as PM
The Armed Forces will only receive half of the £28billion needed to keep Britain safe under the Defence Investment Plan (DIP).
In one of his…
GB News·30 Jun· View coverage →
Migrants using ECHR to avoid deportation will cost £4.9billion as claims skyrocket under Labour
Migrants who use the European Convention on Human Rights to stay in the UK last year will cost the taxpayer £4.9billion over their lifetimes…
GB News·29 Jun· View coverage →
Keir Starmer ditches plans to replace ageing destroyers with new hybrid warship plan
Ministers have been locked in an explosive battle over defence funding, which triggered the resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey an…
Mirror News·28 Jun· View coverage →
New Defence Secretary warns colleagues 'must understand' need for military spending after Cabinet row
Britain's new Defence Secretary has warned colleagues that they “must understand” the need for an increased military budget following weeks …
GB News·27 Jun· View coverage →
Yes we Carn? Ex minister and former Commando says he may run against Andy Burnham for Labour leader if he does not 'buy into his vision'
Al Carns said he had still not ruled out standing against the frontrunner to become the next Labour leader - and has been backed by an influ…
Daily Mail·23 Jun· View coverage →
Andy Burnham could 'rip up' Keir Starmer's poor Defence Investment Plan, ex-Tory adviser tells GB News
Andy Burnham could "rip up" Keir Starmer's delayed Defence Investment Plan and start again, a former Conservative defence policy adviser has…
GB News·23 Jun· View coverage →
Minister supports Burnham as Labour MPs split over possible contest for leadership
Al Carns and Darren Jones are considering whether to run against Andy Burnham for the Labour leadership.
BBC Politics·23 Jun· View coverage →