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Torsten Bell

Lab Labour Swansea West ID 5069
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At a glance

Torsten Bell is currently a Labour MP for Swansea West, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 1 months. The latest election majority is 8,515. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 71.3 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Torsten Bell submitted £152,220 of expenses, which is 33 % lower than the average MP. Proposed 19 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: 15 Jul 2026.

Voting participation 71.3 %
MP
71 %
Avg
73 %
Rank 398 of 649 — lower than 61% of MPs
Debates 74
MP
74
Avg
77.9
340 contributions across 74 appearances Rank 279 of 650 — more than 57% 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.

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Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Majority of 8,515. 3 role(s) recorded.

Voting record

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Voted in 410 of 575 eligible divisions (71.3 %).

Parliamentary activity

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74 debate appearances and 340 contributions in the last 12 months.

Expenses

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Total spend of £152,220 in the 2024-25 financial year.

Registered interests

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Interests registered across 2 categories.

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Who is Torsten Bell?

Torsten Bell is a Member of Parliament representing Swansea West. Source

Which party does Torsten Bell represent?

Torsten Bell currently represents Labour. Source

Which constituency does Torsten Bell represent?

Torsten Bell currently represents Swansea West. Source

How long has Torsten Bell been an MP?

Torsten Bell has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source

What registered interests are listed for Torsten Bell?

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

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