Member of Parliament

Ms Polly Billington

Q: Which party does Ms Polly Billington represent?

Ms Polly Billington currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5123

At a glance

Ms Polly Billington is currently a Labour MP for East Thanet, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 6,971. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 79.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Ms Polly Billington submitted £162,742 of expenses, which is 28 % lower than the average MP. Asked 12 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

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 79.8 %

80 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 205 of 650 — higher than 69% of MPs

Debates 76

Avg

70.9

110 contributions across 76 appearances Rank 205 of 650 — more than 69% of MPs

Questions asked 12

Avg

127.6

Rank 492 of 650 — fewer than 76% of MPs

Voting alignment

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Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 6,971. 3 role(s) recorded.