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Chris Ward

Lab Labour Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven ID 5276
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At a glance

Chris Ward is currently a Labour MP for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 9,663. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 73.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Chris Ward submitted £203,111 of expenses, which is 10 % lower than the average MP. Asked 2 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 73.2 %
MP
73 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 356 of 650 — lower than 55% of MPs
Debates 45
MP
45
Avg
70.9
199 contributions across 45 appearances Rank 432 of 650 — less than 66% of MPs
Questions asked 2
MP
2
Avg
127.6
Rank 554 of 650 — fewer than 85% 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.

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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 9,663. 1 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 412 of 563 eligible divisions (73.2 %).

Parliamentary activity

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45 debate appearances and 199 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 2 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £203,111 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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Who is Chris Ward?

Chris Ward is a Member of Parliament representing Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven. Source

Which party does Chris Ward represent?

Chris Ward currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Chris Ward represent?

Chris Ward currently represents Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven. Source

How long has Chris Ward been an MP?

Chris Ward has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source