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Member of Parliament

Bambos Charalambous

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

At a glance

8 Jun 2017

Commons start

8 years, 11 months

Time in Commons

71.8 %

Voting participation

-1.5 % vs avg

15,300

Majority

14

Debates (12 months)

17

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

Foreign Affairs 62/69 (90 %)
Brexit / EU 163/188 (87 %)
NHS / Health 45/52 (87 %)
Transport 68/80 (85 %)
Democracy / Parliament 33/40 (82 %)

Lowest topic participation

Migration 61/161 (38 %)
Cost of Living 4/10 (40 %)
Defence 34/55 (62 %)
Energy 37/56 (66 %)

Party history

Labour 12 Apr 2024 to present
Independent 9 Jun 2023 to 12 Apr 2024
Labour 8 Jun 2017 to 9 Jun 2023

Constituency

Constituency history

Southgate and Wood Green 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time
Enfield, Southgate 8 Jun 2017 to 30 May 2024 Elected 2 times

Roles

Administration Committee 31 Mar 2025 to present
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 15 Jan 2025 to 25 Mar 2025
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 6 Nov 2024 to 13 Nov 2024
Procedure Committee 4 Nov 2024 to present
Justice Committee 30 Apr 2024 to 30 May 2024
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 24 Apr 2024 to 14 May 2024
School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill 24 Apr 2024 to 1 May 2024
Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) 4 Dec 2021 to 9 Jun 2023 Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

Lab Hold Southgate and Wood Green Turnout 45,671
Candidate Party Votes Share
Bambos Charalambous Lab Labour 23,337 51.1 %
Eric Sukumaran Con Conservative 8,037 17.6 %
Charith Gunawardena Green Green Party 5,607 12.3 %
Lauren Fulbright LD Liberal Democrat 3,925 8.6 %
Lucy O'Sullivan RUK Reform UK 3,147 6.9 %
Geoff Moseley WPB Workers Party of Britain 833 1.8 %
Karl Vidol Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition 785 1.7 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 1,469 of 2,047 eligible divisions (71.8 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

1469

Total votes

843

Aye

626

No

1

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 843 / Noes 626

Divisions

Page 1 of 98
Division Vote
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i) No
Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
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 Aye
Privilege No
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion Aye
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) Aye
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 Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C Aye
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) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
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 Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

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

7

Speeches

7

Questions

3

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Education 2 appearances
Migration 1 appearances
Foreign Affairs 1 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Use of Shops for Illegal Activities 28 Apr 2026 1
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy 22 Apr 2026 1
Hidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCA 14 Apr 2026 1
International Development 19 Mar 2026 1
Middle East 2 Mar 2026 1
International Day of Education 22 Jan 2026 2
Official Development Assistance Reductions 4 Nov 2025 1
Procedure Committee 4 Sep 2025 1
Topical Questions 22 Jul 2025 1
Middle East 21 Jul 2025 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (2)

Name of donor: The Football Association Premier League Ltd Address of donor: Brunel Building, 57 North Wharf Road, London W2 1HQ Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket and hospitality to watch the Champions League football match between Chelsea and Pafos on 21 January 2026, value £550 Date received: 21 January 2026 Date accepted: 21 January 2026 Donor status: company, registration 02719699 (Registered 10 February 2026)

Name of donor: English National Opera Address of donor: London Coliseum, St Martins Lane, London, WC2N 4ES Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets and hospitality for 'Cosi Fan Tutte' opera at the Coliseum on Friday 6 February 2026, value £358 Date received: 6 February 2026 Date accepted: 6 February 2026 Donor status: company, registration 00426792 (Registered 12 February 2026)

4. Visits outside the UK (2)

Name of donor: House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus Address of donor: 1102 Nicosia, Cyprus Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation for three 3 nights (£ 471.03), transport (£ 327.46) and meals (£ 83.96), value £882.45 Destination of visit: Cyprus (Nicosia) Dates of visit: 26 May 2025 to 29 May 2025 Purpose of visit: To meet the Speaker, Members of the House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus, the Foreign Secretary, the President of Cyprus and various NGOs and members from civil society for an update on peace talks and Cyprus relations with the UK and regional powers. (Registered 17 June 2025)

Name of donor: Morphou Municipality Address of donor: 2 Aglantzias Avenue, 2108 Aglantzia, Nicosia Cyprus Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation for three nights (£482.96), transport (£200 estimate) and meals (£150 estimate), value £832.96 Destination of visit: Cyprus (Nicosia) Dates of visit: 10 October 2025 to 13 October 2025 Purpose of visit: To attend the annual Morphou Rally and associated events in Cyprus, to meet with the Mayor and councillors of the Morphou Municipality, other politicians and members from civil society. (Registered 6 November 2025)

8. Miscellaneous (1)

Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch) Date interest arose: 16 October 2024 (Registered 31 October 2024)

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

FAQs

Who is Bambos Charalambous?

Bambos Charalambous is a Member of Parliament representing Southgate and Wood Green. Source

Which party does Bambos Charalambous represent?

Bambos Charalambous currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Bambos Charalambous represent?

Bambos Charalambous currently represents Southgate and Wood Green. Source

How long has Bambos Charalambous been an MP?

Bambos Charalambous has been in the House of Commons for 8 years, 11 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Bambos Charalambous voted in?

Bambos Charalambous has recorded votes in 1,469 of 2,047 eligible Commons divisions (71.8 % 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 Bambos Charalambous voted against their party?

Bambos Charalambous has voted against the party majority 1 times in the imported division data. Source

What roles has Bambos Charalambous held?

Bambos Charalambous has 16 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Bambos Charalambous?

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

What was Bambos Charalambous's latest election result?

Bambos Charalambous's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Southgate and Wood Green, with a majority of 15,300. Source

How active is Bambos Charalambous in parliamentary debates?

Bambos Charalambous has made 17 contributions across 14 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source