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Member of Parliament

Mr Paul Foster

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

At a glance

4 Jul 2024

Commons start

1 years, 10 months

Time in Commons

81.4 %

Voting participation

+8.1 % vs avg

6,501

Majority

21

Debates (12 months)

32

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Contact

Parliamentary office

[email protected]

Constituency office

[email protected] 01772 364003

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

Work / Employment 37/37 (100 %)
Transport 21/21 (100 %)
Energy 17/17 (100 %)
NHS / Health 11/11 (100 %)

Lowest topic participation

Trade 0/4 (0 %)
Housing 15/31 (48 %)
Tax 74/108 (69 %)
Defence 13/18 (72 %)

Party history

Labour 4 Jul 2024 to present

Constituency

Constituency history

South Ribble 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time

Roles

Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill 9 Feb 2026 to present

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

Lab Gain South Ribble Turnout 46,720
Candidate Party Votes Share
Paul Foster Lab Labour 19,840 42.5 %
Katherine Fletcher Con Conservative 13,339 28.6 %
Andy Hunter RUK Reform UK 8,995 19.3 %
Ange Turner LD Liberal Democrat 2,972 6.4 %
Stephani Mok Green Green Party 1,574 3.4 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 420 of 516 eligible divisions (81.4 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

420

Total votes

222

Aye

198

No

7

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 222 / Noes 198

Divisions

Page 1 of 28
Division Vote
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i) No
Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V Aye
Privilege No
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amendments (a) to (h) in lieu of Lords Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Pensions Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88A and 88C and propose amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendment 88B Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.

4

Speeches

12

Questions

15

Interventions

0

Answers

1

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Defence 8 appearances
Foreign Affairs 4 appearances
Cost of Living 1 appearances
Trade 1 appearances
Transport 1 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Conflict in the Middle East: Cost of Living 28 Apr 2026 1
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over) 27 Apr 2026 2
West Bank: Illegal Settlements 21 Apr 2026 2
Armed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting) 16 Apr 2026 2
Armed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting) 16 Apr 2026 1
Strategic Defence Review: Funding 15 Apr 2026 1
Armed Forces Bill (Fourth sitting) 14 Apr 2026 2
Armed Forces Bill (Third sitting) 26 Mar 2026 2
Good Friday Agreement 25 Mar 2026 2
Armed Forces Bill (First sitting) 24 Mar 2026 4

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

4. Visits outside the UK (1)

Name of donor: (1) Westminster Foundation for Democracy (2) IPSA Address of donor: (1) Artillery House, 11-19 Artillery Row, London SW1P 1RT (2) House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Flights (£256.91), hotel (£108.04), value £364.95 (2) Hotel (£221.13), train from airport (£16.05), value £237.18 Destination of visit: Albania and Kosovo Dates of visit: 13 February 2026 to 18 February 2026 Purpose of visit: Mentoring new Albanian MP's on behalf of the Westminster Foundation for Democracy and then joining the cross party APPG delegation meeting members of the Kosovan Government for their Independence Day parade and celebrations. (Registered 3 March 2026)

6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year (1)

Type of land/property: Residential property Number of properties: 1 Location: Preston (Registered 22 July 2024)

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital (3)

Name of company or organisation: NWSD Professional Services Ltd Nature of business: Social housing/student accommodation development consultancy (Registered 23 July 2024)

Name of company or organisation: Project Furnishings Management Ltd (Dormant) Nature of business: Supplies furniture (Registered 23 July 2024)

Name of company or organisation: PFPM (Preston) Ltd Nature of business: Project & Development Management Consultancy (Registered 24 July 2024)

8. Miscellaneous (6)

Unpaid Director of PFPM Preston Ltd (Registered 22 July 2024)

Unpaid Directorship of Project Furnishings Management Ltd. (Registered 23 July 2024)

A 10% shareholding in WT IP Ltd. The shareholding is below the threshold for registration. (Registered 23 July 2024)

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API
Debate source UK Parliament Hansard API

FAQs

Who is Mr Paul Foster?

Mr Paul Foster is a Member of Parliament representing South Ribble. Source

Which party does Mr Paul Foster represent?

Mr Paul Foster currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Mr Paul Foster represent?

Mr Paul Foster currently represents South Ribble. Source

How long has Mr Paul Foster been an MP?

Mr Paul Foster has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Mr Paul Foster voted in?

Mr Paul Foster has recorded votes in 420 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (81.4 % 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 Paul Foster voted against their party?

Mr Paul Foster has voted against the party majority 7 times in the imported division data. Source

What roles has Mr Paul Foster held?

Mr Paul Foster has 1 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Mr Paul Foster?

Mr Paul Foster has registered interests in 4 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

What was Mr Paul Foster's latest election result?

Mr Paul Foster's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in South Ribble, with a majority of 6,501. Source

How active is Mr Paul Foster in parliamentary debates?

Mr Paul Foster has made 32 contributions across 21 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source