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Member of Parliament

Adam Dance

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

4 Jul 2024

Commons start

1 years, 10 months

Time in Commons

72.3 %

Voting participation

-1.0 % vs avg

12,268

Majority

80

Debates (12 months)

103

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Contact

Parliamentary office

[email protected]

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Environment / Climate 6/6 (100 %)
Trade 4/4 (100 %)
Housing 27/31 (87 %)

Lowest topic participation

Migration 4/11 (36 %)
Energy 10/17 (59 %)
Transport 13/21 (62 %)
Work / Employment 27/37 (73 %)

Party history

Liberal Democrat 4 Jul 2024 to present

Constituency

Constituency history

Yeovil 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

LD Gain Yeovil Turnout 48,952
Candidate Party Votes Share
Adam Dance LD Liberal Democrat 23,765 48.5 %
Marcus Fysh Con Conservative 11,497 23.5 %
Laura Bailhache RUK Reform UK 7,677 15.7 %
Rebecca Montacute Lab Labour 3,002 6.1 %
Serena Wootton Green Green Party 2,403 4.9 %
Steve Ashton Ind Independent 608 1.2 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 373 of 516 eligible divisions (72.3 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

373

Total votes

186

Aye

187

No

0

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 186 / Noes 187

Divisions

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Division Vote
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V No
Privilege Aye
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X No
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f) No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amendments (a) to (h) in lieu of Lords Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a) No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F No
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X No
Pensions Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88A and 88C and propose amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendment 88B No
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026 Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98 No

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.

23

Speeches

24

Questions

55

Interventions

0

Answers

1

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Education 9 appearances
Transport 5 appearances
Defence 4 appearances
Crime / Justice 4 appearances
Foreign Affairs 4 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Topical Questions 19 May 2026 1
Agriculture: Government Support 29 Apr 2026 3
National Accident Prevention Strategy 28 Apr 2026 1
Fire and Rescue Services: Funding 28 Apr 2026 1
Topical Questions 27 Apr 2026 1
Animal Testing 27 Apr 2026 1
Pension Schemes 22 Apr 2026 1
Osteoporosis and Bone Health 22 Apr 2026 1
Alternative Measures to GDP 21 Apr 2026 1
Security Vetting 20 Apr 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

1. Employment and earnings (1)

Role, work or services: Councilor Payer: Somerset Council, County Hall, The Crescent, Taunton TA1 4DY (Registered 16 July 2024)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (1)

Name of donor: National Liberal Club Address of donor: 1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: honorary membership of National Liberal Club for those who reside outside London, value £863.69 Date received: 16 September 2024 to 31 December 2025 Date accepted: 16 September 2024 Donor status: other (honorary membership of National Liberal Club for those who reside outside London membership) (Registered 30 October 2024)

8. Miscellaneous (2)

South Petherton Parish Councilor. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 17 July 2024)

Governor of Somerset NHS Foundation Trust. This is an unpaid role. Date interest ended: 1 October 2024 (Registered 24 July 2024; updated 30 June 2025)

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API
Debate source UK Parliament Hansard API

FAQs

Who is Adam Dance?

Adam Dance is a Member of Parliament representing Yeovil. Source

Which party does Adam Dance represent?

Adam Dance currently represents Liberal Democrat. Source

Which constituency does Adam Dance represent?

Adam Dance currently represents Yeovil. Source

How long has Adam Dance been an MP?

Adam Dance has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Adam Dance voted in?

Adam Dance has recorded votes in 373 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (72.3 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Adam Dance voted against their party?

Adam Dance has voted against the party majority 0 times in the imported division data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Adam Dance?

Adam Dance has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

What was Adam Dance's latest election result?

Adam Dance's latest imported election result is LD Gain in Yeovil, with a majority of 12,268. Source

How active is Adam Dance in parliamentary debates?

Adam Dance has made 103 contributions across 80 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source