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Paula Barker

Lab Labour Liverpool Wavertree ID 4828
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At a glance

Paula Barker is currently a Labour MP for Liverpool Wavertree, and has represented the constituency for 6 years, 6 months. The latest election majority is 16,304. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 78.9 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Paula Barker submitted £322,425 of expenses, which is 43 % higher than the average MP. Asked 73 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 78.9 %
MP
79 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 229 of 650 — higher than 65% of MPs
Debates 50
MP
50
Avg
70.9
48 contributions across 50 appearances Rank 389 of 650 — less than 60% of MPs
Questions asked 73
MP
73
Avg
127.6
Rank 268 of 650 — more than 59% 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.

Constituency

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 16,304. 9 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,287 of 1,631 eligible divisions (78.9 %).

Parliamentary activity

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50 debate appearances and 48 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 73 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 2 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 2 and co-signed 19 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £322,425 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Paula Barker?

Paula Barker is a Member of Parliament representing Liverpool Wavertree. Source

Which party does Paula Barker represent?

Paula Barker currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Paula Barker represent?

Paula Barker currently represents Liverpool Wavertree. Source

How long has Paula Barker been an MP?

Paula Barker has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 6 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Paula Barker?

Paula Barker has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source