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Sir Stephen Timms

Lab Labour East Ham ID 163
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At a glance

Sir Stephen Timms is currently a Labour MP for East Ham, and has represented the constituency for 32 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 12,863. They are most active voting on Crime / Justice. They have voted in 78.7 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Sir Stephen Timms submitted £272,963 of expenses, which is 21 % higher than the average MP. Proposed 6 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: 6 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 78.7 %
MP
79 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 231 of 650 — higher than 65% of MPs
Debates 51
MP
51
Avg
70.9
147 contributions across 51 appearances Rank 379 of 650 — less than 58% of MPs
Sponsored bills 8
MP
8
Avg
2.0
Commons average: 2.0

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 32 years, 0 months. Majority of 12,863. 32 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 1,849 of 2,349 eligible divisions (78.7 %).

Parliamentary activity

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51 debate appearances and 147 contributions in the last 12 months. Sponsor of 8 bill(s).

Expenses

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Total spend of £272,963 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 1 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Sir Stephen Timms?

Sir Stephen Timms is a Member of Parliament representing East Ham. Source

Which party does Sir Stephen Timms represent?

Sir Stephen Timms currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Sir Stephen Timms represent?

Sir Stephen Timms currently represents East Ham. Source

How long has Sir Stephen Timms been an MP?

Sir Stephen Timms has been in the House of Commons for 32 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Sir Stephen Timms?

Sir Stephen Timms has registered interests in 1 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source