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Ian Roome

LD Liberal Democrat North Devon ID 5138
Parliamentary Constituency Constituency
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At a glance

Ian Roome is currently a Liberal Democrat MP for North Devon, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 6,744. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 54.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Ian Roome submitted £156,328 of expenses, which is 31 % lower than the average MP. Asked 187 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: 14 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 54.6 %
MP
55 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 607 of 649 — lower than 94% of MPs
Debates 86
MP
86
Avg
77.9
113 contributions across 86 appearances Rank 208 of 650 — more than 68% of MPs
Questions asked 187
MP
187
Avg
126.8
Rank 111 of 650 — more than 83% of MPs

Voting alignment

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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 2 years, 1 months. Majority of 6,744. 2 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 314 of 575 eligible divisions (54.6 %).

Parliamentary activity

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86 debate appearances and 113 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 187 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 11 and co-signed 492 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £156,328 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Ian Roome?

Ian Roome is a Member of Parliament representing North Devon. Source

Which party does Ian Roome represent?

Ian Roome currently represents Liberal Democrat. Source

Which constituency does Ian Roome represent?

Ian Roome currently represents North Devon. Source

How long has Ian Roome been an MP?

Ian Roome has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Ian Roome?

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

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