Matthew John Patrick[2] is a British Labour Party politician who has been Member of Parliament (MP) for Wirral West since 2024.

[5] Immediately prior to taking office, Patrick worked as a Senior Communications Manager for Pay.UK, an operator and standards body for inter-bank financial transactions.

The selection process was controversial, with several members resigning from posts because of the candidate choices on the four-person shortlist.

[8] In November 2024, Patrick was appointed as a Parliamentary Private Secretary in the departments for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).

[9] He is Jewish, and swore an oath to Charles III on the Torah during the State Opening of Parliament.