Member of Parliament

David Baines

Q: Which party does David Baines represent?

David Baines currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5092

Q: Which constituency does David Baines represent?

David Baines currently represents St Helens North. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5092

Lab Labour St Helens North ID 5092

Parliamentary

At a glance

David Baines is currently a Labour MP for St Helens North, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 12,169. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 65.4 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, David Baines submitted £136,662 of expenses, which is 40 % lower than the average MP. Asked 16 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 65.4 %

65 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 508 of 650 — lower than 78% of MPs

Debates 17

Avg

70.9

19 contributions across 17 appearances Rank 587 of 650 — less than 90% of MPs

Questions asked 16

Avg

127.6

Rank 469 of 650 — fewer than 72% 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 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 12,169. 4 role(s) recorded.