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]Website
https://www.paulfostermp.comTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| 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
Divisions
Page 4 of 28Source: 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
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | 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)
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