Member of Parliament

Ben Lake

Q: Which party does Ben Lake represent?

Ben Lake currently represents Plaid Cymru. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4630

Q: Which constituency does Ben Lake represent?

Ben Lake currently represents Ceredigion Preseli. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4630

PC Plaid Cymru Ceredigion Preseli ID 4630

Parliamentary Constituency

At a glance

Ben Lake is currently a Plaid Cymru MP for Ceredigion Preseli, and has represented the constituency for 9 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 14,789. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 75.9 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Ben Lake submitted £250,650 of expenses, which is 11 % higher than the average MP. Asked 165 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 6 motions 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 75.9 %

76 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 293 of 650 — higher than 55% of MPs

Debates 61

Avg

70.9

64 contributions across 61 appearances Rank 317 of 650 — more than 51% of MPs

Questions asked 165

165

Avg

127.6

Rank 122 of 650 — more than 81% 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 9 years, 0 months. Majority of 14,789. 22 role(s) recorded.