Member of Parliament

James Cartlidge

Q: Which party does James Cartlidge represent?

James Cartlidge currently represents Conservative. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4519

Q: Which constituency does James Cartlidge represent?

James Cartlidge currently represents South Suffolk. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4519

Con Conservative South Suffolk ID 4519

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At a glance

James Cartlidge is currently a Conservative MP for South Suffolk, and has represented the constituency for 11 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 3,047. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 86.4 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, James Cartlidge submitted £280,834 of expenses, which is 24 % higher than the average MP. Asked 1,730 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 12 motions 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: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 86.4 %

86 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 69 of 650 — higher than 90% of MPs

Debates 65

Avg

70.9

163 contributions across 65 appearances Rank 281 of 650 — more than 57% of MPs

Questions asked 1,730

1,730

Avg

127.6

Rank 5 of 650 — more than 99% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 11 years, 1 months. Majority of 3,047. 10 role(s) recorded.