Constituency

Rochester and Strood

This seat is currently vacant

The previous MP was Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative), who is no longer serving. A by-election will be held to elect a new MP for this constituency.

Representation history

How this seat was represented before the by-election, with each MP's voting record.

Lauren Edwards Current MP

Lab MP since Jul 2024

86 %

Participation

241

Aye

242

Against party

Voted in 483 of 563 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Kelly Tolhurst

Con May 2015 – May 2024

89 %

Participation

777

Aye

821

Against party

Voted in 1,598 of 1,786 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Mark Reckless

UKIP From Nov 2014

0 %

Participation

Aye

Against party

Voted in 0 of 2,349 divisions while representing this seat. View full record →

Constituency source UK Parliament Members API