Member of Parliament
Edward Argar
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
7 May 2015
Commons start
11 years, 0 months
Time in Commons
90.5 %
Voting participation
+17.2 % vs avg
5,396
Majority
43
Debates (12 months)
73
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Topic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Argar | Con Conservative | 17,526 | 38.1 % |
| Zafran Khan | Lab Labour | 12,130 | 26.4 % |
| Pete Morris | RUK Reform UK | 8,945 | 19.5 % |
| Alastair McQuillan | Green Green Party | 3,685 | 8.0 % |
| Andy Konieczko | LD Liberal Democrat | 2,547 | 5.5 % |
| Marilyn Gordon | Ind Independent | 517 | 1.1 % |
| Teck Khong | Alliance for Democracy and Freedom | 348 | 0.8 % |
| Matt Shouler | Rejoin EU | 288 | 0.6 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 2,084 of 2,302 eligible divisions (90.5 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
2084
Total votes
986
Aye
1098
No
2
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 139Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
28
Speeches
17
Questions
27
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Draft First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) Fees (Amendment) Order 2026 27 Apr 2026 | 3 | ||
| NHS Waiting Lists 14 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| SEND Provision and Reform 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 18 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Productivity and Economic Growth: East Midlands 17 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Meningitis Outbreak 17 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 25 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| Draft Surrey (Structural Changes) Order 2026 25 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Railways Bill (Thirteenth sitting) 10 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Railways Bill (Eleventh sitting) 5 Feb 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Name of donor: United and Cecil Club Deputy Chairman of the United and Cecil Club; unpaid, honorary, role, with no control or power over the distribution of funds. Date interest arose: 25 July 2024 (Registered 21 August 2024)
FAQs
Who is Edward Argar?
Edward Argar is a Member of Parliament representing Melton and Syston. Source
Which party does Edward Argar represent?
Edward Argar currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Edward Argar represent?
Edward Argar currently represents Melton and Syston. Source
How long has Edward Argar been an MP?
Edward Argar has been in the House of Commons for 11 years, 0 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Edward Argar voted in?
Edward Argar has recorded votes in 2,084 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (90.5 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Edward Argar voted against their party?
Edward Argar has voted against the party majority 2 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Edward Argar held?
Edward Argar has 18 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Edward Argar?
Edward Argar has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Edward Argar's latest election result?
Edward Argar's latest imported election result is Con Hold in Melton and Syston, with a majority of 5,396. Source
How active is Edward Argar in parliamentary debates?
Edward Argar has made 73 contributions across 43 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source