Member of Parliament
Alex Ballinger
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
75.6 %
Voting participation
+2.3 % vs avg
4,364
Majority
54
Debates (12 months)
105
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]X (formerly Twitter)
https://x.com/AlexBallingerMPTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ballinger | Lab Labour | 15,023 | 38.9 % |
| James Morris | Con Conservative | 10,659 | 27.6 % |
| Jonathan Oakton | RUK Reform UK | 8,484 | 22.0 % |
| Ryan Priest | LD Liberal Democrat | 2,261 | 5.9 % |
| Emma Bullard | Green Green Party | 2,151 | 5.6 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 390 of 516 eligible divisions (75.6 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
390
Total votes
191
Aye
199
No
0
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 26Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
23
Speeches
30
Questions
52
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gambling Advertising 23 Apr 2026 | 8 | ||
| Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment 21 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Strategic Defence Review: Funding 15 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Leasehold Reform 13 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Past 19 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Finance (No. 2) Bill 11 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East: Defence 9 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| NATO and the High Arctic 4 Mar 2026 | 3 | ||
| Middle East 2 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory 25 Feb 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
4. Visits outside the UK (1)
Name of donor: Doha Forum Address of donor: Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Almirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha, Qatar Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£5,581), food and accommodation (£404), value £5,985 Destination of visit: Qatar (Doha) Dates of visit: 5 December 2025 to 8 December 2025 Purpose of visit: To participate in the Doha Forum 2025 on regional diplomacy and dialogue. Included meetings with Qatari ministers, ministers from other countries and key multilateral partners to discuss efforts to resolve regional conflicts. This visit is relevant to my role as a member of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee. (Registered 16 December 2025)
8. Miscellaneous (3)
Trustee of The Birmingham Settlement. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 15 July 2024)
Member, Rowley Regis Town Board. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 18 November 2025)
Member, Halesowen Abbey Trust Board. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 18 November 2025)
FAQs
Who is Alex Ballinger?
Alex Ballinger is a Member of Parliament representing Halesowen. Source
Which party does Alex Ballinger represent?
Alex Ballinger currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Alex Ballinger represent?
Alex Ballinger currently represents Halesowen. Source
How long has Alex Ballinger been an MP?
Alex Ballinger has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Alex Ballinger voted in?
Alex Ballinger has recorded votes in 390 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (75.6 % 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 Alex Ballinger voted against their party?
Alex Ballinger has voted against the party majority 0 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Alex Ballinger held?
Alex Ballinger has 4 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Alex Ballinger?
Alex Ballinger has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Alex Ballinger's latest election result?
Alex Ballinger's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in Halesowen, with a majority of 4,364. Source
How active is Alex Ballinger in parliamentary debates?
Alex Ballinger has made 105 contributions across 54 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source