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Sir James Cleverly

Con Conservative Braintree ID 4366
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At a glance

Sir James Cleverly is currently a Conservative MP for Braintree, and has represented the constituency for 11 years, 3 months. The latest election majority is 3,670. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 69.7 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sir James Cleverly submitted £266,795 of expenses, which is 18 % higher than the average MP. Asked 1,618 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Proposed 8 motions that went to a division.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 24 Aug 2026.

Voting participation 69.7 %
MP
70 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 437 of 649 — lower than 67% of MPs
Debates 41
MP
41
Avg
77.9
87 contributions across 41 appearances Rank 483 of 650 — less than 74% of MPs
Questions asked 1,618
MP
1,618
Avg
126.8
Rank 6 of 650 — more than 99% of MPs
Sponsored bills 3
MP
3
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

Voting alignment

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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 11 years, 3 months. Majority of 3,670. 14 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,645 of 2,361 eligible divisions (69.7 %).

Parliamentary activity

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41 debate appearances and 87 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 1,618 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 3 bill(s).

Early Day Motions

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Tabled 0 and co-signed 1 Early Day Motions in this Parliament — the issues this MP has put their name to.

Expenses

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Total spend of £266,795 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 3 categories.

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Who is Sir James Cleverly?

Sir James Cleverly is a Member of Parliament representing Braintree. Source

Which party does Sir James Cleverly represent?

Sir James Cleverly currently represents Conservative. Source

Which constituency does Sir James Cleverly represent?

Sir James Cleverly currently represents Braintree. Source

How long has Sir James Cleverly been an MP?

Sir James Cleverly has been in the House of Commons for 11 years, 3 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Sir James Cleverly?

Sir James Cleverly has registered interests in 3 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

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