Member of Parliament

Richard Burgon

Q: Which party does Richard Burgon represent?

Richard Burgon currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4493

Q: Which constituency does Richard Burgon represent?

Richard Burgon currently represents Leeds East. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4493

Lab Labour Leeds East ID 4493

Parliamentary Parliamentary Constituency

Overview Votes Expenses Activity EDMs Alignment History Interests

At a glance

Richard Burgon is currently a Labour MP for Leeds East, and has represented the constituency for 11 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 11,265. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 80.0 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Richard Burgon submitted £301,574 of expenses, which is 33 % higher than the average MP. Asked 72 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 2 motions that went to a division.

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 80.0 %

80 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 200 of 650 — higher than 69% of MPs

Debates 73

Avg

70.9

85 contributions across 73 appearances Rank 225 of 650 — more than 65% of MPs

Questions asked 72

Avg

127.6

Rank 269 of 650 — more than 59% of MPs

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 11 years, 1 months. Majority of 11,265. 5 role(s) recorded.