Torsten has served in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months, representing 1 constituency. Torsten has held 3 parliamentary roles.
Party history
Labour
4 Jul 2024 to present
Constituency history
Swansea West
4 Jul 2024 to present
Elected 1 time
Roles
Pension Schemes Bill
15 Jul 2025 to 11 Sep 2025
Parliamentary Secretary (HM Treasury)
14 Jan 2025 to present
HM Treasury
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions)
14 Jan 2025 to present
Department for Work and Pensions
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
Lab Hold
Swansea West
Turnout 35,657
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Torsten Bell | Lab Labour | 14,761 | 41.4 % |
| Patrick Benham-Crosswell | RUK Reform UK | 6,246 | 17.5 % |
| Michael O'Carroll | LD Liberal Democrat | 4,367 | 12.2 % |
| Gwyn Williams | PC Plaid Cymru | 4,105 | 11.5 % |
| Tara-Jane Sutcliffe | Con Conservative | 3,536 | 9.9 % |
| Peter Jones | Green Green Party | 2,305 | 6.5 % |
| Gareth Bromhall | Trade Unionist and Socialist Coalition | 337 | 0.9 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Biography source
UK Parliament Members API
Election source
UK Parliament Members API
FAQs
How long has Torsten Bell been an MP?
Torsten Bell has been in the House of Commons for 2 years, 1 months. Source
What parties has Torsten Bell been a member of?
Torsten Bell has 1 party affiliation records. The party history section lists all imported party affiliations from the Parliament biography data. Source
What roles has Torsten Bell held?
Torsten Bell has 3 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What was Torsten Bell's latest election result?
Torsten Bell's latest imported election result is Lab Hold in Swansea West, with a majority of 8,515. Source