At a glance
Dame Joan Ruddock is a former Labour MP for Lewisham, Deptford, and represented the constituency for 38 years, 11 months. They have voted in 0.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2015-16, Dame Joan Ruddock submitted £38,779 of expenses, which is 83 % lower than the average MP.
Parliamentary activity snapshot
Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 12 Jul 2026.
Parliamentary history
Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 38 years, 11 months.
Voting record
Voted in 0 of 2,354 eligible divisions (0.0 %).
Parliamentary activity
Sponsor of 1 bill(s).
Expenses
Total spend of £38,779 in the 2015-16 financial year.
Registered interests
No registered interests available.
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FAQs
Who is Dame Joan Ruddock?
Dame Joan Ruddock is a former Member of Parliament who represented Lewisham, Deptford. Source
Which party did Dame Joan Ruddock represent?
Dame Joan Ruddock represented Labour. Source
Which constituency did Dame Joan Ruddock represent?
Dame Joan Ruddock represented Lewisham, Deptford. Source
How long was Dame Joan Ruddock an MP?
Dame Joan Ruddock served in the House of Commons for 38 years, 11 months. Source