Member of Parliament

Brian Mathew

Q: Which party does Brian Mathew represent?

Brian Mathew currently represents Liberal Democrat. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5214

LD Liberal Democrat Melksham and Devizes ID 5214

At a glance

Brian Mathew is currently a Liberal Democrat MP for Melksham and Devizes, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 2,401. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 65.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Brian Mathew submitted £157,740 of expenses, which is 30 % lower than the average MP. Asked 68 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 65.2 %

65 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 514 of 650 — lower than 79% of MPs

Debates 67

Avg

70.9

74 contributions across 67 appearances Rank 268 of 650 — more than 59% of MPs

Questions asked 68

Avg

127.6

Rank 278 of 650 — more than 57% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 2,401. 1 role(s) recorded.