Member of Parliament
Sir Edward Leigh
At a glance
Sir Edward Leigh is currently a Conservative MP for Gainsborough, and has represented the constituency for 43 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 3,532. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 75.1 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sir Edward Leigh submitted £216,835 of expenses, which is 4 % lower than the average MP. Asked 31 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: 7 Jul 2026.
Voting alignment
MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.
Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.
Constituency
Parliamentary history
Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 43 years, 0 months. Majority of 3,532. 21 role(s) recorded.
Voting record
Voted in 1,764 of 2,350 eligible divisions (75.1 %).
Parliamentary activity
164 debate appearances and 183 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 31 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 3 bill(s).
Early Day Motions
Tabled 1 and co-signed 12 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.
Expenses
Total spend of £216,835 in the 2024-25 financial year.
Registered interests
Interests registered across 3 categories.
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FAQs
Who is Sir Edward Leigh?
Sir Edward Leigh is a Member of Parliament representing Gainsborough. Source
Which party does Sir Edward Leigh represent?
Sir Edward Leigh currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Sir Edward Leigh represent?
Sir Edward Leigh currently represents Gainsborough. Source
How long has Sir Edward Leigh been an MP?
Sir Edward Leigh has been in the House of Commons for 43 years, 0 months. Source
What registered interests are listed for Sir Edward Leigh?
Sir Edward Leigh has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source