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Former Member of Parliament

Richard Burden

At a glance

Richard Burden is a former Labour MP for Birmingham, Northfield, and represented the constituency for 27 years, 6 months. They have voted in 20.8 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2020-21, Richard Burden submitted £200 of expenses, which is 100 % lower than the average MP.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 29 Oct 2019.

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 27 years, 6 months. 10 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 490 of 2,361 eligible divisions (20.8 %).

Total spend of £200 in the 2020-21 financial year.

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No registered interests available.

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Who is Richard Burden?

Richard Burden is a former Member of Parliament who represented Birmingham, Northfield. Source

Which party did Richard Burden represent?

Richard Burden represented Labour. Source

Which constituency did Richard Burden represent?

Richard Burden represented Birmingham, Northfield. Source

How long was Richard Burden an MP?

Richard Burden served in the House of Commons for 27 years, 6 months. Source

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