Member of Parliament
Sir Bernard Jenkin
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
9 Apr 1992
Commons start
34 years, 1 months
Time in Commons
79.9 %
Voting participation
+6.6 % vs avg
1,162
Majority
73
Debates (12 months)
117
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
http://www.bernardjenkin.comX (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/bernardjenkinTopic 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bernard Jenkin | Con Conservative | 16,522 | 34.4 % |
| Alex Diner | Lab Labour | 15,360 | 32.0 % |
| Mark Cole | RUK Reform UK | 9,806 | 20.4 % |
| Natalie Sommers | LD Liberal Democrat | 3,561 | 7.4 % |
| Andrew Canessa | Green Green Party | 2,794 | 5.8 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,839 of 2,302 eligible divisions (79.9 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1839
Total votes
867
Aye
972
No
21
Against party
Divisions
Page 1 of 123Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
8
Speeches
54
Questions
48
Interventions
0
Answers
7
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK-EU Relations 23 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment 21 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Security Vetting 20 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill 13 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| Southport Inquiry 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| North Atlantic Submarine Activity 13 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Local Government Reorganisation 26 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Defence 24 Mar 2026 | 5 | ||
| Strait of Hormuz 16 Mar 2026 | 1 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (1)
Name of donor: Richard Matthews Address of donor: private Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Day's shooting, value £300 Date received: 23 December 2025 Date accepted: 23 December 2025 Donor status: individual (Registered 11 January 2026)
4. Visits outside the UK (1)
Name of donor: UK Friends of Ukraine Address of donor: 62 Lots Road, London SW10 0QD Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Meals and bus transport, value £398 Destination of visit: Moldova (Chisinau) and Ukraine (Odessa, Kiev) Dates of visit: 19 February 2026 to 25 February 2026 Purpose of visit: Visit for briefings and meetings in Moldova, Odessa and Kiev, and to attend fourth anniversary event to commemorate the 2022 full scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia, with President Zelenskyy and other heads of state. (Registered 20 March 2026)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year (1)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Holiday chalet) Number of properties: 1 Location: Essex Interest held: from 4 September 2025 (Registered 30 October 2025)
8. Miscellaneous (3)
A Vice President of Combat Stress, a charity offering mental health services to veterans. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 15 December 2021)
Director and Chairman of Beach Road Water Ltd, a non-profit company limited by guarantee. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 20 July 2011 (Registered 11 December 2023)
I am a Trustee of the Parliament Choir, which was an All Party Parliamentary Group until 2019, but is now an autonomous body under the patronage of the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Lords Speaker. The choir is open to all who work in Parliament. Date interest arose: 1 January 2010 (Registered 21 October 2025)
FAQs
Who is Sir Bernard Jenkin?
Sir Bernard Jenkin is a Member of Parliament representing Harwich and North Essex. Source
Which party does Sir Bernard Jenkin represent?
Sir Bernard Jenkin currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Sir Bernard Jenkin represent?
Sir Bernard Jenkin currently represents Harwich and North Essex. Source
How long has Sir Bernard Jenkin been an MP?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has been in the House of Commons for 34 years, 1 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Sir Bernard Jenkin voted in?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has recorded votes in 1,839 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (79.9 % 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 Sir Bernard Jenkin voted against their party?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has voted against the party majority 21 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Sir Bernard Jenkin held?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has 34 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Sir Bernard Jenkin?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has registered interests in 4 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Sir Bernard Jenkin's latest election result?
Sir Bernard Jenkin's latest imported election result is Con Hold in Harwich and North Essex, with a majority of 1,162. Source
How active is Sir Bernard Jenkin in parliamentary debates?
Sir Bernard Jenkin has made 117 contributions across 73 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source