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James MacCleary

LD Liberal Democrat Lewes ID 5265
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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 %
MP
61 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 568 of 650 — lower than 87% of MPs
Debates 77
MP
77
Avg
70.9
86 contributions across 77 appearances Rank 201 of 650 — more than 69% of MPs
Questions asked 390
MP
390
Avg
127.6
Rank 42 of 650 — more than 94% of MPs
Sponsored bills 5
MP
5
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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 12,624. 3 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 343 of 563 eligible divisions (60.9 %).

Parliamentary activity

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77 debate appearances and 86 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 390 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 5 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 23 and co-signed 277 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £188,021 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 4 categories.

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FAQs

Who is James MacCleary?

James MacCleary is a Member of Parliament representing Lewes. Source

Which party does James MacCleary represent?

James MacCleary currently represents Liberal Democrat. Source

Which constituency does James MacCleary represent?

James MacCleary currently represents Lewes. Source

How long has James MacCleary been an MP?

James MacCleary has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for James MacCleary?

James MacCleary has registered interests in 4 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source