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Tom Rutland

Lab Labour East Worthing and Shoreham ID 5222
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At a glance

Tom Rutland is currently a Labour MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 9,519. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 82.6 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Tom Rutland submitted £224,741 of expenses, which is 1 % lower than the average MP. Asked 24 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: 2 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 82.6 %
MP
83 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 148 of 650 — higher than 77% of MPs
Debates 41
MP
41
Avg
70.9
55 contributions across 41 appearances Rank 463 of 650 — less than 71% of MPs
Questions asked 24
MP
24
Avg
127.6
Rank 440 of 650 — fewer than 68% of MPs

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 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 9,519. 2 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 465 of 563 eligible divisions (82.6 %).

Parliamentary activity

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41 debate appearances and 55 contributions in the last 12 months. Tabled 24 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £224,741 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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FAQs

Who is Tom Rutland?

Tom Rutland is a Member of Parliament representing East Worthing and Shoreham. Source

Which party does Tom Rutland represent?

Tom Rutland currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Tom Rutland represent?

Tom Rutland currently represents East Worthing and Shoreham. Source

How long has Tom Rutland been an MP?

Tom Rutland has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Tom Rutland?

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