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Ms Abena Oppong-Asare

Lab Labour Erith and Thamesmead ID 4820
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At a glance

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare is currently a Labour MP for Erith and Thamesmead, and has represented the constituency for 6 years, 6 months. The latest election majority is 16,302. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 76.2 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Ms Abena Oppong-Asare submitted £288,312 of expenses, which is 27 % higher than the average MP. Asked 4 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 2 motions that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 76.2 %
MP
76 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 281 of 650 — higher than 57% of MPs
Debates 13
MP
13
Avg
70.9
13 contributions across 13 appearances Rank 607 of 650 — less than 93% of MPs
Questions asked 4
MP
4
Avg
127.6
Rank 537 of 650 — fewer than 83% of MPs
Sponsored bills 1
MP
1
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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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 6 years, 6 months. Majority of 16,302. 7 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,243 of 1,631 eligible divisions (76.2 %).

Parliamentary activity

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13 debate appearances and 13 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 4 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 1 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £288,312 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Ms Abena Oppong-Asare?

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare is a Member of Parliament representing Erith and Thamesmead. Source

Which party does Ms Abena Oppong-Asare represent?

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Ms Abena Oppong-Asare represent?

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare currently represents Erith and Thamesmead. Source

How long has Ms Abena Oppong-Asare been an MP?

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 6 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Ms Abena Oppong-Asare?

Ms Abena Oppong-Asare has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source