Member of Parliament

Sam Rushworth

Q: Which party does Sam Rushworth represent?

Sam Rushworth currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5108

Q: Which constituency does Sam Rushworth represent?

Sam Rushworth currently represents Bishop Auckland. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5108

Lab Labour Bishop Auckland ID 5108

Parliamentary

At a glance

Sam Rushworth is currently a Labour MP for Bishop Auckland, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 6,672. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 72.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sam Rushworth submitted £212,044 of expenses, which is 6 % 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: 1 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 72.6 %

73 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 367 of 650 — lower than 56% of MPs

Debates 57

Avg

70.9

122 contributions across 57 appearances Rank 344 of 650 — less than 53% of MPs

Questions asked 25

Avg

127.6

Rank 430 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 6,672. 3 role(s) recorded.