Member of Parliament

David Smith

Q: Which party does David Smith represent?

David Smith currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5218

At a glance

David Smith is currently a Labour MP for North Northumberland, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 5,067. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 69.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, David Smith submitted £182,965 of expenses, which is 19 % lower than the average MP. Asked 70 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: 24 Jun 2026.

Voting participation 69.3 %

69 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 446 of 650 — lower than 69% of MPs

Debates 60

Avg

70.9

77 contributions across 60 appearances Rank 331 of 650 — less than 51% of MPs

Questions asked 70

Avg

127.6

Rank 274 of 650 — more than 58% 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 5,067. 2 role(s) recorded.