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Rushanara Ali

Lab Labour Bethnal Green and Stepney ID 4138
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At a glance

Rushanara Ali is currently a Labour MP for Bethnal Green and Stepney, and has represented the constituency for 16 years, 2 months. The latest election majority is 1,689. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 76.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Rushanara Ali submitted £325,502 of expenses, which is 44 % higher than the average MP. Asked 15 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: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 76.3 %
MP
76 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 280 of 650 — higher than 57% of MPs
Debates 40
MP
40
Avg
70.9
72 contributions across 40 appearances Rank 469 of 650 — less than 72% of MPs
Questions asked 15
MP
15
Avg
127.6
Rank 480 of 650 — fewer than 74% of MPs

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Majority of 1,689. 16 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,793 of 2,349 eligible divisions (76.3 %).

Parliamentary activity

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40 debate appearances and 72 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 15 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £325,502 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Rushanara Ali?

Rushanara Ali is a Member of Parliament representing Bethnal Green and Stepney. Source

Which party does Rushanara Ali represent?

Rushanara Ali currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Rushanara Ali represent?

Rushanara Ali currently represents Bethnal Green and Stepney. Source

How long has Rushanara Ali been an MP?

Rushanara Ali has been in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Rushanara Ali?

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