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James Asser

Lab Labour West Ham and Beckton ID 5211
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At a glance

James Asser is currently a Labour MP for West Ham and Beckton, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 9,254. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 85.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, James Asser submitted £173,878 of expenses, which is 23 % lower than the average MP. Asked 22 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: 2 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 85.3 %
MP
85 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 95 of 650 — higher than 86% of MPs
Debates 34
MP
34
Avg
70.9
44 contributions across 34 appearances Rank 500 of 650 — less than 77% of MPs
Questions asked 22
MP
22
Avg
127.6
Rank 442 of 650 — fewer than 68% 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, 0 months. Majority of 9,254. 2 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 480 of 563 eligible divisions (85.3 %).

Parliamentary activity

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34 debate appearances and 44 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 22 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £173,878 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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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 2 years, 0 months. 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