Member of Parliament
Hilary Benn
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
10 Jun 1999
Commons start
26 years, 11 months
Time in Commons
77.3 %
Voting participation
+4.0 % vs avg
11,279
Majority
35
Debates (12 months)
271
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
http://www.hilarybennmp.com/X (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/hilarybennmpTopic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilary Benn | Lab Labour | 17,117 | 54.0 % |
| Ed Carlisle | Green Green Party | 5,838 | 18.4 % |
| Karen Cooksley | Con Conservative | 4,172 | 13.2 % |
| Daniel Whetstone | SDP Social Democratic Party | 1,874 | 5.9 % |
| George Sykes | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,340 | 4.2 % |
| Muhammad Azeem | WPB Workers Party of Britain | 719 | 2.3 % |
| Janet Bickerdike | Christian Peoples Alliance | 341 | 1.1 % |
| Niko Omilana | Ind Independent | 277 | 0.9 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,780 of 2,302 eligible divisions (77.3 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1780
Total votes
1019
Aye
761
No
1
Against party
Divisions
Page 5 of 119Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
9
Speeches
0
Questions
1
Interventions
254
Answers
1
Points of order
6
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Supreme Court Dillon Judgment 14 May 2026 | 11 | ||
| Dunmurry Police Station Attack 27 Apr 2026 | 18 | ||
| Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) 27 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Good Friday Agreement 25 Mar 2026 | 7 | ||
| Spring Forecast 25 Mar 2026 | 6 | ||
| Northern Ireland Troubles: Legacy and Reconciliation 25 Mar 2026 | 10 | ||
| Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Past 19 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Autumn Budget 2025 11 Feb 2026 | 4 | ||
| Economic Impact of Government Policies 11 Feb 2026 | 6 | ||
| Troubles-era Violence: IRA Accountability 11 Feb 2026 | 3 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Bills sponsored
Bills where this MP is recorded as primary sponsor in the UK Parliament Bills API.
| Bill | Type | Session | Divisions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Government Bill | Government Bill | – | 3 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API
Registered interests
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year (1)
Type of land/property: Property, other (House and small nature reserve) Number of properties: 1 Location: Essex Ownership details: Part-owner (Updated 24 November 2014)
9. Family members employed and paid from parliamentary expenses (1)
Name: Sally Clark Relationship: Spouse Role: Office Manager Working pattern: Part time Additional information: My spouse, Sally Clark, is also employed as part time Senior Parliamentary Assistant. (Updated 16 April 2019)
FAQs
Who is Hilary Benn?
Hilary Benn is a Member of Parliament representing Leeds South. Source
Which party does Hilary Benn represent?
Hilary Benn currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Hilary Benn represent?
Hilary Benn currently represents Leeds South. Source
How long has Hilary Benn been an MP?
Hilary Benn has been in the House of Commons for 26 years, 11 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Hilary Benn voted in?
Hilary Benn has recorded votes in 1,780 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (77.3 % 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 Hilary Benn voted against their party?
Hilary Benn has voted against the party majority 1 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Hilary Benn held?
Hilary Benn has 21 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Hilary Benn?
Hilary Benn has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Hilary Benn's latest election result?
Hilary Benn's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Leeds South, with a majority of 11,279. Source
How active is Hilary Benn in parliamentary debates?
Hilary Benn has made 271 contributions across 35 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source