Member of Parliament

Colum Eastwood

Q: Which constituency does Colum Eastwood represent?

Colum Eastwood currently represents Foyle. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4846

SDLP Social Democratic & Labour Party Foyle ID 4846

At a glance

Colum Eastwood is currently a Social Democratic & Labour Party MP for Foyle, and has represented the constituency for 6 years, 6 months. The latest election majority is 4,166. They are most active voting on Work / Employment. They have voted in 53.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Colum Eastwood submitted £327,867 of expenses, which is 45 % higher than the average MP. Asked 27 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: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 53.6 %

54 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 614 of 650 — lower than 94% of MPs

Debates 10

Avg

70.9

21 contributions across 10 appearances Rank 616 of 650 — less than 95% of MPs

Questions asked 27

Avg

127.6

Rank 424 of 650 — fewer than 65% of MPs

Voting alignment

MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.

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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 6 years, 6 months. Majority of 4,166. 1 role(s) recorded.