Member of Parliament
Mr Richard Holden
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
12 Dec 2019
Commons start
6 years, 5 months
Time in Commons
80.4 %
Voting participation
+7.1 % vs avg
20
Majority
55
Debates (12 months)
71
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
https://www.richardholden.org.ukX (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/RicHoldenTopic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Holden | Con Conservative | 12,905 | 30.6 % |
| Alex Harrison | Lab Labour | 12,885 | 30.6 % |
| Stephen Conlay | RUK Reform UK | 11,354 | 27.0 % |
| Edward Sainsbury | LD Liberal Democrat | 2,292 | 5.4 % |
| Stewart Goshawk | Green Green Party | 2,123 | 5.0 % |
| Christopher Bateman | British Democratic Party | 373 | 0.9 % |
| Dave Murray | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 192 | 0.5 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,274 of 1,584 eligible divisions (80.4 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1274
Total votes
621
Aye
653
No
2
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 85Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
12
Speeches
34
Questions
20
Interventions
0
Answers
5
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Points of Order 29 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Draft Train Driving Licences and Certificates (Amendment) Regulations 2026 20 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Transport Accessibility for Disabled People 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Passenger Rail Services 26 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Fuel Duty 18 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 12 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| UK Bus Manufacturing 27 Jan 2026 | 1 | ||
| Animal Rescue Centres 26 Jan 2026 | 1 | ||
| Point of Order 20 Jan 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
4. Visits outside the UK (3)
Name of donor: Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Address of donor: 42 Essex Street, London WC2R 3JF Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (economy): £258, Transfers: £75.67, Accommodation: 306.07, Meals: £86.72, value £727.26 Destination of visit: Italy Dates of visit: 4 April 2025 to 6 April 2025 Purpose of visit: Meeting with newly re-elected and newly elected members of CDU and CSU from the German Parliament at the Accademia Konrad Adenauer (Registered 28 April 2025)
Name of donor: United Nations. UN Population Fund via the All Party Parliamentary Group on Global Sexual and Reproductive Health and as per its APPG Register Address of donor: United Nations Population Fund, 605 3rd Avenue, New York NY, 10158 Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights & visa (£1,241.60), accommodation (£486.41), other travel (£79.28), meals (£371.13), per diem & misc. (£203.03), value £2,381.45 Destination of visit: Kenya (Nairobi, Homa Bay) Dates of visit: 8 April 2025 to 13 April 2025 Purpose of visit: Study tour on Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights and International Development (Registered 9 May 2025)
Name of donor: UK Friends of Ukraine Address of donor: 62 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Coach travel from Moldova to Ukraine and within Ukraine (£223.94), Chernobyl Visit (£46.15), meals and sundry items (£88.83), value £350.72 Destination of visit: Ukraine (Odessa, Kyiv, Chernobyl) and Moldova Dates of visit: 20 February 2026 to 25 February 2026 Purpose of visit: Gain a greater understanding of the continuing impact of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine and the continuing war. (Registered 18 March 2026)
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Executive Committee Member of the British-American Parliamentary Group. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 30 October 2024 (Registered 9 January 2025)
FAQs
Who is Mr Richard Holden?
Mr Richard Holden is a Member of Parliament representing Basildon and Billericay. Source
Which party does Mr Richard Holden represent?
Mr Richard Holden currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Mr Richard Holden represent?
Mr Richard Holden currently represents Basildon and Billericay. Source
How long has Mr Richard Holden been an MP?
Mr Richard Holden has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 5 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Mr Richard Holden voted in?
Mr Richard Holden has recorded votes in 1,274 of 1,584 eligible Commons divisions (80.4 % 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 Richard Holden voted against their party?
Mr Richard Holden has voted against the party majority 2 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Mr Richard Holden held?
Mr Richard Holden has 18 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 Richard Holden?
Mr Richard Holden has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Mr Richard Holden's latest election result?
Mr Richard Holden's latest imported election result is Con Hold in Basildon and Billericay, with a majority of 20. Source
How active is Mr Richard Holden in parliamentary debates?
Mr Richard Holden has made 71 contributions across 55 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source