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Member of Parliament

Steve Race

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

At a glance

4 Jul 2024

Commons start

1 years, 10 months

Time in Commons

87.4 %

Voting participation

+14.1 % vs avg

11,937

Majority

60

Debates (12 months)

70

Contributions

Voting activity (12 months)

Debate activity (12 months)

Topic voting

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

Highest topic participation

Work / Employment 37/37 (100 %)
Housing 31/31 (100 %)
Benefits 30/30 (100 %)
Transport 21/21 (100 %)
Energy 17/17 (100 %)

Lowest topic participation

NHS / Health 5/11 (45 %)
Trade 3/4 (75 %)
Education 39/49 (80 %)
Tax 87/108 (81 %)

Party history

Labour 4 Jul 2024 to present

Constituency

Constituency history

Exeter 4 Jul 2024 to present Elected 1 time

Roles

Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL] 24 Jun 2025 to present
Crown Estate Bill [HL] 29 Jan 2025 to 6 Feb 2025
Science, Innovation and Technology Committee 21 Oct 2024 to 27 Oct 2025

Latest election result

Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.

Lab Hold Exeter Turnout 40,195
Candidate Party Votes Share
Steve Race Lab Labour 18,225 45.3 %
Tessa Tucker Con Conservative 6,288 15.6 %
Andrew Bell Green Green Party 5,907 14.7 %
Lee Bunker RUK Reform UK 4,914 12.2 %
Will Aczel LD Liberal Democrat 4,201 10.5 %
Wiliam Poulter Ind Independent 466 1.2 %
Robert Spain Ind Independent 194 0.5 %

Source: UK Parliament Members API

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 451 of 516 eligible divisions (87.4 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

451

Total votes

251

Aye

200

No

0

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 251 / Noes 200

Divisions

Page 1 of 31
Division Vote
King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i) No
Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V Aye
Privilege No
Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion Aye
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amendments (a) to (h) in lieu of Lords Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a) Aye
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F Aye
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X Aye
Pensions Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88A and 88C and propose amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendment 88B Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Debate activity

Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.

10

Speeches

52

Questions

8

Interventions

0

Answers

0

Points of order

0

Statements

Most active debate topics

Transport 9 appearances
Education 3 appearances
Crime / Justice 2 appearances
Energy 2 appearances

Recent appearances

Debate Contributions
Backing Business to Create Economic Growth 18 May 2026 1
Animal Testing 27 Apr 2026 1
Topical Questions 23 Apr 2026 2
UK-EU Relations 23 Apr 2026 2
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme 16 Apr 2026 1
Middle East 13 Apr 2026 1
Business of the House 26 Mar 2026 1
Local Government Reorganisation 26 Mar 2026 1
Royal Mail: Universal Service Obligation 11 Mar 2026 1
Commonwealth Day 2026 11 Mar 2026 1

Source: UK Parliament Hansard API

Registered interests

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (2)

Name of donor: PRS for Music Address of donor: 1st Floor Goldings House, 2 Hays Lane, London SE1 2HB Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Single ticket to the Ivor Novello Awards, the celebration of British and Irish songwriting, value £760 Date received: 22 May 2025 Date accepted: 22 May 2025 Donor status: company, registration 00134396 (Registered 30 May 2025)

Name of donor: Google UK Ltd Address of donor: 1-13 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality as a guest of YouTube at Glastonbury Festival 2025 for a value of £1982.84 as MP for a South West England constituency and as Chair of the APPG for the Great South West, value £1,982.84 Date received: 27 June 2025 Date accepted: 27 June 2025 Donor status: company, registration 03977902 (Registered 24 July 2025)

4. Visits outside the UK (2)

Name of donor: United Against Malnutrition and Hunger Address of donor: Alliance to End Malnutrition and Hunger Limited (known as United Against Malnutrition and Hunger), 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Total value: £1,025 (plus any additional, individual expenses incurred) Travel – £300 Accommodation – £530 Food and in-country expenses – £195, value £1,025 Destination of visit: France (Paris) Dates of visit: 26 March 2025 to 28 March 2025 Purpose of visit: Travelled as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nutrition for Development to attend the 2025 Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit as one of the two official UK Parliamentary delegates. (Registered 21 April 2025)

Name of donor: United Against Malnutrition and Hunger Address of donor: 8 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£1,130), accommodation (£810), travel medication (£47.99), food, visa, transport and in-country expenses (£373.85), value £2,361.54 Destination of visit: Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar) Dates of visit: 21 June 2025 to 27 June 2025 Purpose of visit: Travelled as Co-Chair of the APPG on Nutrition for Development to attend the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week Conference in Dar es Salaam, to see the impact of UK overseas development in treating and preventing malnutrition in Tanzania and Zanzibar, and to understand the work of national and regional government, scientists, health workers, humanitarian organisations, charities, civil society, local businesses, and local communities in tackling malnutrition. (Registered 2 July 2025)

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API
Debate source UK Parliament Hansard API

FAQs

Who is Steve Race?

Steve Race is a Member of Parliament representing Exeter. Source

Which party does Steve Race represent?

Steve Race currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Steve Race represent?

Steve Race currently represents Exeter. Source

How long has Steve Race been an MP?

Steve Race has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Steve Race voted in?

Steve Race has recorded votes in 451 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (87.4 % 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 Steve Race voted against their party?

Steve Race has voted against the party majority 0 times in the imported division data. Source

What roles has Steve Race held?

Steve Race has 3 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source

What registered interests are listed for Steve Race?

Steve Race has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source

What was Steve Race's latest election result?

Steve Race's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Exeter, with a majority of 11,937. Source

How active is Steve Race in parliamentary debates?

Steve Race has made 70 contributions across 60 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source