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Gareth Thomas

Lab Labour (Co-op) Harrow West ID 177
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At a glance

Gareth Thomas is currently a Labour (Co-op) MP for Harrow West, and has represented the constituency for 29 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 6,642. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 66.4 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Gareth Thomas submitted £293,113 of expenses, which is 30 % higher than the average MP. Asked 215 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 7 motions that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 66.4 %
MP
66 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 498 of 650 — lower than 77% of MPs
Debates 46
MP
46
Avg
70.9
111 contributions across 46 appearances Rank 423 of 650 — less than 65% of MPs
Questions asked 215
MP
215
Avg
127.6
Rank 88 of 650 — more than 87% of MPs
Sponsored bills 14
MP
14
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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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 29 years, 2 months. Majority of 6,642. 19 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,559 of 2,349 eligible divisions (66.4 %).

Parliamentary activity

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46 debate appearances and 111 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 215 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 14 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £293,113 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Gareth Thomas?

Gareth Thomas is a Member of Parliament representing Harrow West. Source

Which party does Gareth Thomas represent?

Gareth Thomas currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Gareth Thomas represent?

Gareth Thomas currently represents Harrow West. Source

How long has Gareth Thomas been an MP?

Gareth Thomas has been in the House of Commons for 29 years, 2 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Gareth Thomas?

Gareth Thomas has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source