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Nick Smith

Lab Labour Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney ID 3928
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At a glance

Nick Smith is currently a Labour MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 12,183. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 74.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Nick Smith submitted £251,492 of expenses, which is 11 % higher than the average MP. Asked 15 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 74.8 %
MP
75 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 326 of 650 — lower than 50% of MPs
Debates 75
MP
75
Avg
70.9
104 contributions across 75 appearances Rank 218 of 650 — more than 67% of MPs
Questions asked 15
MP
15
Avg
127.6
Rank 477 of 650 — fewer than 73% of MPs
Sponsored bills 2
MP
2
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

Voting alignment

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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 16 years, 2 months. Majority of 12,183. 21 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,756 of 2,349 eligible divisions (74.8 %).

Parliamentary activity

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75 debate appearances and 104 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 15 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 0 and co-signed 1 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £251,492 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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No registered interests available.

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FAQs

Who is Nick Smith?

Nick Smith is a Member of Parliament representing Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. Source

Which party does Nick Smith represent?

Nick Smith currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Nick Smith represent?

Nick Smith currently represents Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney. Source

How long has Nick Smith been an MP?

Nick Smith has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Source