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Member of Parliament

Shailesh Vara

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

5 May 2005

Commons start

21 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

64.3 %

Voting participation

-9.0 % vs avg

Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 198/211 (94 %)
Trade 75/88 (85 %)
Foreign Affairs 57/69 (83 %)
Migration 136/169 (80 %)
Environment / Climate 34/45 (76 %)

Lowest topic participation

Work / Employment 21/75 (28 %)
Education 35/95 (37 %)
Housing 26/66 (39 %)
Energy 32/67 (48 %)
Cost of Living 5/10 (50 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 1,481 of 2,302 eligible divisions (64.3 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

1481

Total votes

711

Aye

770

No

11

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 711 / Noes 770

Divisions

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Division Vote
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 Aye
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4 Aye
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3 Aye
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 Aye
Safety of Rwanda (Asylum and Immigration) Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1 Aye
Supplementary Estimates 2023-24 Aye
Supplementary Estimate 2023-24 Home Office: amendment (a) No
Draft Strikes (Minimum Service Levels: Fire and Rescue Services) (England) Regulations 2024 Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading
Tax
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Tax
No
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 1
Tax
No
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Second Reading
Tax
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Reduction in Rates) (No. 2) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Tax
No
Ways and Means: Capital Gains Tax
Tax
Aye
Ways and Means: Income Tax (Charge)
Tax
Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Shailesh Vara?

Shailesh Vara is a Member of Parliament representing North West Cambridgeshire. Source

Which party does Shailesh Vara represent?

Shailesh Vara currently represents Conservative. Source

Which constituency does Shailesh Vara represent?

Shailesh Vara currently represents North West Cambridgeshire. Source

How long has Shailesh Vara been an MP?

Shailesh Vara has been in the House of Commons for 21 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Shailesh Vara voted in?

Shailesh Vara has recorded votes in 1,481 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (64.3 % 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 Shailesh Vara voted against their party?

Shailesh Vara has voted against the party majority 11 times in the imported division data. Source