Member of Parliament

James MacCleary

Q: Which constituency does James MacCleary represent?

James MacCleary currently represents Lewes. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5265

At a glance

James MacCleary is currently a Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 12,624. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 60.9 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, James MacCleary submitted £188,021 of expenses, which is 17 % lower than the average MP. Asked 390 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: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 60.9 %

61 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 568 of 650 — lower than 87% of MPs

Debates 77

Avg

70.9

86 contributions across 77 appearances Rank 201 of 650 — more than 69% of MPs

Questions asked 390

390

Avg

127.6

Rank 42 of 650 — more than 94% 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.

Constituency

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 12,624. 3 role(s) recorded.