Constituency

Rochdale

At a glance

Rochdale is currently represented by Paul Waugh, a Labour (Co-op) MP. They have represented the constituency since 4 Jul 2024. Their voting participation while representing this constituency is 88.6 %, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. The imported Parliament constituency ID is 4261.

Constituency snapshot

Current representation signals for this constituency.

Boundary

Imported constituency boundary for Rochdale.

Map

MP voting summary

How Paul Waugh has voted since becoming MP for this constituency.

Voted in 499 of 563 eligible divisions (88.6 %).

88.6 %

Participation

249

Aye

250

No

10

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 249 / Noes 250

Recent divisions

Representation history

Every MP who has represented this seat, with how each voted during their time in office.

Photograph of Paul Waugh
Paul Waugh Current MP
Lab MP since Jul 2024

89 %

Participation

249

Aye

250

No

10

Against party

Voted in 499 of 563 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Election results

How this seat has voted at general elections and by-elections. All UK election results →

Marginal — won by 3.6% in 2024

Majority of 1,440 votes · #85 most marginal of 650 seats.

4 July 2024

55 % turnout · maj 1,440
Paul Waugh · Labour 13,027 (32.8%)
George Galloway · Workers Party of Britain 11,587 (29.2%)
Michael Howard · Reform UK 6,773 (17.1%)
Paul Ellison · Conservative 4,273 (10.8%)
Andy Kelly · Liberal Democrat 2,816 (7.1%)
Martyn Savin · Green Party 1,212 (3.1%)
Constituency source UK Parliament Members API
Member source UK Parliament member record

FAQs

Who is the MP for Rochdale?

Paul Waugh is the current MP for Rochdale. Source

Which party currently holds Rochdale?

Rochdale is currently represented by Paul Waugh of Labour (Co-op). Source

What is the Parliament constituency ID for Rochdale?

Rochdale's imported Parliament constituency ID is 4261. Source

Where can I find the member profile for Rochdale?

The current MP profile for Rochdale is linked from this page and records party, roles, interests, election data, and voting record where available. Source

Can the MP for Rochdale change?

Yes. Constituency representation can change after a general election, by-election, resignation, recall petition, or other parliamentary change. Re-running the current MP import refreshes this data. Source

Where does Rochdale data come from?

Constituency and current MP data is imported from the UK Parliament Members API. Source