Member of Parliament
Richard Foord
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
23 Jun 2022
Commons start
3 years, 10 months
Time in Commons
61.4 %
Voting participation
-11.9 % vs avg
6,700
Majority
164
Debates (12 months)
192
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Constituency office
02072 198 349Website
https://www.richardfoord.org.ukX (formerly Twitter)
https://www.twitter.com/richardfoordldTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Foord | LD Liberal Democrat | 23,007 | 45.4 % |
| Simon Jupp | Con Conservative | 16,307 | 32.2 % |
| Paul Quickenden | RUK Reform UK | 6,289 | 12.4 % |
| Jake Bonetta | Lab Labour | 2,947 | 5.8 % |
| Henry Gent | Green Green Party | 1,394 | 2.8 % |
| Vanessa Coxon | Ind Independent | 467 | 0.9 % |
| Hazel Exon | Party of Women | 244 | 0.5 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 622 of 1,013 eligible divisions (61.4 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
622
Total votes
328
Aye
294
No
4
Against party
Divisions
Page 2 of 42Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
29
Speeches
95
Questions
68
Interventions
0
Answers
0
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address 19 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Energy Security 19 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Community Infrastructure Levy: Homeowners 29 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Agriculture: Government Support 29 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Lord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response Update 27 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency 23 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Engagements 22 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Car Insurance Industry: Fraud 22 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Security Vetting 20 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Strategic Defence Review: Funding 15 Apr 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
8. Miscellaneous (1)
A member of the Advisory Council for the Council on Geostrategy, an independent non-profit organisation that generates new geostrategic thinking for a more competitive age. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 23 May 2023 (Registered 9 June 2023)
FAQs
Who is Richard Foord?
Richard Foord is a Member of Parliament representing Honiton and Sidmouth. Source
Which party does Richard Foord represent?
Richard Foord currently represents Liberal Democrat. Source
Which constituency does Richard Foord represent?
Richard Foord currently represents Honiton and Sidmouth. Source
How long has Richard Foord been an MP?
Richard Foord has been in the House of Commons for 3 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Richard Foord voted in?
Richard Foord has recorded votes in 622 of 1,013 eligible Commons divisions (61.4 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Richard Foord voted against their party?
Richard Foord has voted against the party majority 4 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Richard Foord held?
Richard Foord has 6 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Richard Foord?
Richard Foord has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Richard Foord's latest election result?
Richard Foord's latest imported election result is LD Gain in Honiton and Sidmouth, with a majority of 6,700. Source
How active is Richard Foord in parliamentary debates?
Richard Foord has made 192 contributions across 164 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source