Member of Parliament

Barry Gardiner

Q: Which party does Barry Gardiner represent?

Barry Gardiner currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/146

Q: Which constituency does Barry Gardiner represent?

Barry Gardiner currently represents Brent West. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/146

Lab Labour Brent West ID 146

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At a glance

Barry Gardiner is currently a Labour MP for Brent West, and has represented the constituency for 29 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 3,793. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 67.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Barry Gardiner submitted £268,850 of expenses, which is 19 % higher than the average MP. Asked 78 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 1 motion that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 67.6 %

68 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 471 of 650 — lower than 72% of MPs

Debates 53

Avg

70.9

84 contributions across 53 appearances Rank 371 of 650 — less than 57% of MPs

Questions asked 78

Avg

127.6

Rank 258 of 650 — more than 60% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 29 years, 2 months. Majority of 3,793. 25 role(s) recorded.