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Laurence Turner

Lab Labour Birmingham Northfield ID 5234
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At a glance

Laurence Turner is currently a Labour MP for Birmingham Northfield, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 5,389. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 87.7 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Laurence Turner submitted £166,730 of expenses, which is 26 % lower than the average MP. Asked 111 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: 20 Aug 2026.

Voting participation 87.7 %
MP
88 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 51 of 649 — higher than 92% of MPs
Debates 88
MP
88
Avg
77.9
150 contributions across 88 appearances Rank 197 of 650 — more than 70% of MPs
Questions asked 111
MP
111
Avg
126.8
Rank 178 of 650 — more than 73% of MPs
Sponsored bills 1
MP
1
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, 1 months. Majority of 5,389. 6 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 504 of 575 eligible divisions (87.7 %).

Parliamentary activity

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88 debate appearances and 150 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 111 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £166,730 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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Who is Laurence Turner?

Laurence Turner is a Member of Parliament representing Birmingham Northfield. Source

Which party does Laurence Turner represent?

Laurence Turner currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Laurence Turner represent?

Laurence Turner currently represents Birmingham Northfield. Source

How long has Laurence Turner been an MP?

Laurence Turner has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Laurence Turner?

Laurence Turner has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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