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Member of Parliament

Mr Barry Sheerman

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

3 May 1979

Commons start

47 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

48.8 %

Voting participation

-24.5 % vs avg

Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 177/211 (84 %)
Foreign Affairs 48/69 (70 %)
Migration 110/169 (65 %)
Trade 56/88 (64 %)
Environment / Climate 24/45 (53 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)
Education 26/95 (27 %)
Work / Employment 22/75 (29 %)
Benefits 27/81 (33 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 1,123 of 2,302 eligible divisions (48.8 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

1123

Total votes

632

Aye

491

No

6

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 632 / Noes 491

Divisions

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Division Vote
Motion to revoke: Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021 No. 184) Aye
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4L No
Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords amendment 5B No
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4J No
National Security and Investment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11 No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 42D, 42E and 42F No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 40B and 40C No
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 9B No
Financial Services Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 8 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4 No
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 No
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 81
Tax
Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Mr Barry Sheerman?

Mr Barry Sheerman is a Member of Parliament representing Huddersfield. Source

Which party does Mr Barry Sheerman represent?

Mr Barry Sheerman currently represents Labour (Co-op). Source

Which constituency does Mr Barry Sheerman represent?

Mr Barry Sheerman currently represents Huddersfield. Source

How long has Mr Barry Sheerman been an MP?

Mr Barry Sheerman has been in the House of Commons for 47 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Mr Barry Sheerman voted in?

Mr Barry Sheerman has recorded votes in 1,123 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (48.8 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Mr Barry Sheerman voted against their party?

Mr Barry Sheerman has voted against the party majority 6 times in the imported division data. Source