Member of Parliament

Richard Baker

Q: Which party does Richard Baker represent?

Richard Baker currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5253

Lab Labour Glenrothes and Mid Fife ID 5253

Overview Votes Expenses Activity EDMs Alignment History Interests

At a glance

Richard Baker is currently a Labour MP for Glenrothes and Mid Fife, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 2,954. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 75.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Richard Baker submitted £179,133 of expenses, which is 21 % lower than the average MP. Asked 25 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: 2 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 75.0 %

75 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 319 of 650 — higher than 51% of MPs

Debates 41

Avg

70.9

52 contributions across 41 appearances Rank 459 of 650 — less than 71% of MPs

Questions asked 25

Avg

127.6

Rank 432 of 650 — fewer than 66% of MPs

Voting alignment

MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.

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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 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 2,954. 1 role(s) recorded.