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Member of Parliament

Ms Polly Billington

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

83.5 %

Voting participation

+10.2 % vs avg

6,971

Majority

56

Debates (12 months)

85

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Contact

Parliamentary office

[email protected]

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

NHS / Health 11/11 (100 %)
Democracy / Parliament 10/10 (100 %)
Housing 30/31 (97 %)
Transport 20/21 (95 %)

Lowest topic participation

Trade 0/4 (0 %)
Foreign Affairs 1/4 (25 %)
Migration 8/11 (73 %)
Benefits 22/30 (73 %)

Party history

Labour 4 Jul 2024 to present

Constituency

Constituency history

East Thanet 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time

Roles

Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill 4 Dec 2024 to 12 Dec 2024
Energy Security and Net Zero Committee 21 Oct 2024 to present
Great British Energy Bill 11 Sep 2024 to 15 Oct 2024

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

Lab Gain East Thanet Turnout 42,713
Candidate Party Votes Share
Polly Billington Lab Labour 17,054 39.9 %
Helen Harrison Con Conservative 10,083 23.6 %
Paul Webb RUK Reform UK 8,591 20.1 %
Steve Roberts Green Green Party 4,590 10.7 %
Jai Singh LD Liberal Democrat 1,365 3.2 %
Grahame Birchall Ind Independent 563 1.3 %
Paul Holton Ind Independent 369 0.9 %
Mo Shafaei Ind Independent 98 0.2 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 431 of 516 eligible divisions (83.5 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

431

Total votes

232

Aye

199

No

12

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 232 / Noes 199

Divisions

Page 1 of 29
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
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
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026 Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

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

10

Speeches

37

Questions

37

Interventions

0

Answers

1

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Transport 6 appearances
Energy 6 appearances
Tax 3 appearances
Digital / Online Safety 2 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Energy Security 19 May 2026 6
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 27 Apr 2026 5
Business of the House 23 Apr 2026 1
Topical Questions 23 Apr 2026 1
Apprenticeships 20 Apr 2026 1
Business of the House 16 Apr 2026 1
Women’s Health Strategy 16 Apr 2026 1
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme 16 Apr 2026 1
Cancer Treatment 14 Apr 2026 2
Middle East 13 Apr 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

4. Visits outside the UK (1)

Name of donor: Parliamentary Renewable & Sustainable Energy Group (PRASEG) Secretariat for the APPG for Renewable & Sustainable Energy Address of donor: PRASEG, 10 Dean Farrar Street, London SW1H 0DX Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Accommodation, return flights and subsistence, value £808 Destination of visit: Denmark (Copenhagen) Dates of visit: 23 October 2025 to 24 October 2025 Purpose of visit: APPG visit to high-level meetings and site visits in Copenhagen cross-channel cooperation for decarbonising heat and energy. (Registered 14 November 2025)

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

FAQs

Who is Ms Polly Billington?

Ms Polly Billington is a Member of Parliament representing East Thanet. Source

Which party does Ms Polly Billington represent?

Ms Polly Billington currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Ms Polly Billington represent?

Ms Polly Billington currently represents East Thanet. Source

How long has Ms Polly Billington been an MP?

Ms Polly Billington has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Ms Polly Billington voted in?

Ms Polly Billington has recorded votes in 431 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (83.5 % 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 Ms Polly Billington voted against their party?

Ms Polly Billington has voted against the party majority 12 times in the imported division data. Source

What roles has Ms Polly Billington held?

Ms Polly Billington has 3 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Ms Polly Billington?

Ms Polly Billington has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

What was Ms Polly Billington's latest election result?

Ms Polly Billington's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in East Thanet, with a majority of 6,971. Source

How active is Ms Polly Billington in parliamentary debates?

Ms Polly Billington has made 85 contributions across 56 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source