Member of Parliament
James Asser
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
4 Jul 2024
Commons start
1 years, 10 months
Time in Commons
86.2 %
Voting participation
+12.9 % vs avg
9,254
Majority
33
Debates (12 months)
47
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]Constituency office
0208 103 6936Topic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Asser | Lab Labour | 16,434 | 45.2 % |
| Sophia Naqvi | Newham Independents Party | 7,180 | 19.8 % |
| Rob Callender | Green Green Party | 3,897 | 10.7 % |
| Holly Ramsey | Con Conservative | 3,781 | 10.4 % |
| Georgie David | RUK Reform UK | 2,800 | 7.7 % |
| Emily Bigland | LD Liberal Democrat | 1,606 | 4.4 % |
| Kayode Shedowo | Christian Peoples Alliance | 460 | 1.3 % |
| Lois Austin | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 190 | 0.5 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 445 of 516 eligible divisions (86.2 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
445
Total votes
238
Aye
207
No
12
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 30Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
8
Speeches
34
Questions
4
Interventions
0
Answers
1
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apprenticeships 27 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Child Poverty 16 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Meningitis Outbreak 17 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Business of the House 12 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Trade with Europe 12 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Youth Activities: Urban Communities 26 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| Business of the House 5 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Water Infrastructure: Inspections 5 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| Topical Questions 4 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Fish and Chip Sector 3 Feb 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (1)
School Governor, Kingsford School, Beckton, Newham. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 30 July 2024)
FAQs
Who is James Asser?
James Asser is a Member of Parliament representing West Ham and Beckton. Source
Which party does James Asser represent?
James Asser currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does James Asser represent?
James Asser currently represents West Ham and Beckton. Source
How long has James Asser been an MP?
James Asser has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has James Asser voted in?
James Asser has recorded votes in 445 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (86.2 % 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 James Asser voted against their party?
James Asser has voted against the party majority 12 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has James Asser held?
James Asser has 2 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for James Asser?
James Asser has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was James Asser's latest election result?
James Asser's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in West Ham and Beckton, with a majority of 9,254. Source
How active is James Asser in parliamentary debates?
James Asser has made 47 contributions across 33 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source