Ben Maguire
MP since 4 Jul 2024
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Ben Maguire is the Liberal Democrat MP for North Cornwall, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Shadow Attorney General.
356
Votes Cast
£178,125
Expenses 2024-25
9,957
Majority
47.0%
Vote Share
Expenses (2024-25)
£178,125
Election Result(2024 General Election)
Turnout: 51,245 voters
Parliamentary Activity
Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)
587
Written Questions
28
Oral Questions
144
Debates Spoken In⚑
209
Speeches⚑
356
Divisions Voted
⚑Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.
Voting Record
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3 AYE1 NORepresentation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
Representation of the People Bill
4 votes · 2 Sept 2026
3 AYETaxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee
3 votes · 1 Jul 2026
3 AYE1 NOArmed Forces Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 22 Jun 2026
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage
4 votes · 22 Jun 2026
3 AYE1 NONational Security (State Threats) Bill Committee
4 votes · 17 Jun 2026
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee
4 votes · 17 Jun 2026
3 AYECyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 16 Jun 2026
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 16 Jun 2026
3 AYERailways Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 10 Jun 2026
Railways Bill Remaining Stages
3 votes · 10 Jun 2026
Financial Interests(4)
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
National Liberal Club
Honorary membership of National Liberal Club offered to Liberal Democrat MPs who reside outside of London
31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025
£1,311
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources
National Liberal Club
Honorary membership of National Liberal Club offered to Liberal Democrat MPs who reside outside of London
31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Name of donor
- National Liberal Club
- Address of donor
- 1 Whitehall Place Westminster, London SW1A 2HE
- Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
- Honorary membership of National Liberal Club offered to Liberal Democrat MPs who reside outside of London, value £1,310.75
- Date received
- 31 December 2024 to 31 December 2025
- Date accepted
- 31 December 2024
- Donor status
- company, registration 01355034
Registered 13 February 2025
Employment and earnings
Employment and earnings
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Employment and earnings
Employment and earnings
- Role, work or services
- Consultant Solicitor
- From
- 9 March 2026.
- Payer
- Paddle and Cocks LLP (Law firm), Charles House, 18-21 Charles Street, Truro TR1 2PQ
- Additional information
- Payments will be listed below.
Registered 10 March 2026
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
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Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year
- Type of land/property
- Residential property (Terraced House)
- Number of properties
- 1
- Location
- Plymouth
- Ownership details
- co-owned with family member through limited company Maguire Cervantes Property Limited. This is the only property I own and the only property Maguire Cervantes Property Limited owns.
- Rental income
- Yes
Registered 4 August 2024
(i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
It is a holding company for one let residential property which is already registered under Category 6
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(i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
It is a holding company for one let residential property which is already registered under Category 6
- Name of company or organisation
- Maguire Cervantes Property Limited
- Nature of business
- It is a holding company for one let residential property which is already registered under Category 6
- Held jointly with or on behalf of
- Jointly with my spouse
Registered 4 August 2024
Activity Pulse
Questions asked and motions sponsored by Ben in Parliament
Mucky Nutz, King's Award for Enterprise
1 signatureThat this House congratulates Mucky Nutz Ltd, based in Bude, North Cornwall on being awarded The King’s Award for Enterprise in the Innovation Category; notes that it is the only business in Cornwall to achieve an award in 2026; recognises the development of the dual-mode adjusta
16 Jul 2026
FIFA World Cup 2026 match bans
21 signaturesThat this House expresses deep concern at FIFA's decision to suspend the automatic one match ban imposed on United States striker Folarin Balogun following reports that the decision came after political interference from President Donald Trump; believes that sporting decisions mu
6 Jul 2026
Wellbeing support for fire and rescue services
1 signatureThat this House recognises the immense physical, emotional and psychological demands placed upon firefighters and fire control staff across the United Kingdom; notes concerns regarding the inconsistent provision of mental health support across fire and rescue services; acknowledg
16 Jun 2026
Coastguard remuneration
1 signatureThat this House is deeply troubled by the Department for Transport’s Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s plans to cut Coastguard volunteers’ remuneration; notes with concern the significant support these services provide not only during peak tourist seasons, when visitors may be unf
10 Jun 2026
Protections for Cornish produce
14 signaturesThat this House marks St Piran's Day 2026 by recognising the significant economic and cultural value of Cornish food and drink products to Cornwall and the wider United Kingdom; calls on the Government to strengthen the protection of Cornish-branded food and drink products by inc
3 Mar 2026
Flying ring toys
9 signaturesThat this House expresses strong support for the campaign led by the UK Seal Alliance Executive to ban the sale of plastic flying ring toys; recognises the significant and growing danger these items pose to marine wildlife, particularly to the UK’s globally rare grey and harbour
9 Jul 2025
Peckish Fish and Chips
6 signaturesThat this House congratulates Peckish Fish and Chips in Camelford for winning the Best North Cornwall Chippy competition; commends their team for excellent service, food quality, and famous fish and chip favourites; recognises their brilliant reputation for one of the UK's best-t
9 Jul 2025
Small businesses in North Cornwall
11 signaturesThat this House celebrates the vital contribution of small and independent businesses in North Cornwall; recognises the invaluable role these businesses play as the lifeblood of local communities, sustaining high streets, creating jobs and driving economic growth; acknowledges th
9 Jul 2025
Port Isaac Fish and Chips
6 signaturesThat this House congratulates Port Isaac Fish and Chips as runners-up in the Best North Cornwall Chippy competition; notes the vital contribution that Port Isaac Fish and Chips and other hospitality businesses make to our local communities in Cornwall; recognises their brilliant
9 Jul 2025
Wadebridge Foodbank
9 signaturesThat this House congratulates Wadebridge Foodbank for receiving The King's Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the vital contribution of the Foodbank's volunteers who collectively give their time to support individuals and families in Wadebridge, Bodmin, Camelford, Padstow, a
25 Apr 2025
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