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Ian Lavery

Lab Labour Blyth and Ashington ID 4139
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At a glance

Ian Lavery is currently a Labour MP for Blyth and Ashington, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 5 months. The latest election majority is 9,173. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 76.3% of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.6%. For financial year 2024-25, Ian Lavery submitted £309,158 of expenses, which is 37% higher than the average MP. Asked 119 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 1 motion 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: 9 Oct 2026.

Voting participation 76.3%
MP
76%
Avg
73%
Rank 278 of 649, higher than 57% of MPs
Debates 86
MP
86
Avg
83.6
112 contributions across 86 appearances Rank 235 of 650, more than 64% of MPs
Questions asked 119
MP
119
Avg
126.2
Rank 166 of 650, more than 75% of MPs
Sponsored bills 2
MP
2
Avg
2.1
Commons average: 2.1

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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 16 years, 5 months. Majority of 9,173. 11 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,813 of 2,376 eligible divisions (76.3%).

Parliamentary activity

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86 debate appearances and 112 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 119 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 7 and co-signed 276 Early Day Motions in this Parliament, the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £309,158 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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Who is Ian Lavery?

Ian Lavery is a Member of Parliament representing Blyth and Ashington. Source

Which party does Ian Lavery represent?

Ian Lavery currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Ian Lavery represent?

Ian Lavery currently represents Blyth and Ashington. Source

How long has Ian Lavery been an MP?

Ian Lavery has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 5 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Ian Lavery?

Ian Lavery has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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