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David Burton-Sampson

Lab Labour Southend West and Leigh ID 5106
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At a glance

David Burton-Sampson is currently a Labour MP for Southend West and Leigh, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 1,949. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 87.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, David Burton-Sampson submitted £191,962 of expenses, which is 15 % lower than the average MP. Asked 15 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: 15 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 87.0 %
MP
87 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 61 of 649 — higher than 91% of MPs
Debates 51
MP
51
Avg
77.9
54 contributions across 51 appearances Rank 422 of 650 — less than 65% of MPs
Questions asked 15
MP
15
Avg
126.8
Rank 479 of 650 — fewer than 74% of MPs

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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, 1 months. Majority of 1,949. 3 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 500 of 575 eligible divisions (87.0 %).

Parliamentary activity

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51 debate appearances and 54 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 15 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 0 and co-signed 5 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £191,962 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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Who is David Burton-Sampson?

David Burton-Sampson is a Member of Parliament representing Southend West and Leigh. Source

Which party does David Burton-Sampson represent?

David Burton-Sampson currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does David Burton-Sampson represent?

David Burton-Sampson currently represents Southend West and Leigh. Source

How long has David Burton-Sampson been an MP?

David Burton-Sampson has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for David Burton-Sampson?

David Burton-Sampson has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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