Dr Simon Opher

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Dr Simon Opher is the Labour MP for Stroud, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

458

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

11,388

Majority

46.4%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 55,221 voters

Labour
25,607 votes46.4%
Conservative
14,219 votes25.8%
Reform UK
6,329 votes11.5%
Green Party
5,729 votes10.4%
Liberal Democrat
2,913 votes5.3%
Independent
261 votes0.5%
Volt United Kingdom
163 votes0.3%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

331

Written Questions

18

Oral Questions

75

Debates Spoken In

159

Speeches

458

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 NO

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 14 Jul 2026

3 NO

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

3 votes · 1 Jul 2026

4 NO

Armed Forces Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 22 Jun 2026

2 NO

National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee

2 votes · 17 Jun 2026

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Financial Interests(8)

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

SXSW London

I received a complementary platinum pass for SXSW London conference where I was a speaker

12 June 2025

£1,300
Name of donor
SXSW London
Address of donor
Second Floor, 67-71 Shoreditch High Street, London E1 6JJ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
I received a complementary platinum pass for SXSW London conference where I was a speaker, value £1,300
Date received
12 June 2025
Date accepted
19 June 2025
Donor status
company, registration 16034054

Registered 2 July 2025

Visits outside the UK

the Council for Arab-British Understanding

£1,050
Name of donor
Caabu (Council for Arab-British Understanding)
Address of donor
1 Gough Square, London EC4A 3DE
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights, accommodation and food, value £1,050
Destination of visit
Palestine and Jordan
Dates of visit
14 September 2025 to 16 September 2025
Purpose of visit
Fact finding visit organised by the Council for Arab-British Understanding

Registered 18 September 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Director of Prema Arts Centre, Uley. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 17 July 2024)

Registered 17 July 2024

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
15 July 2025

Registered 22 July 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
29 November 2025

Registered 2 December 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Dr in Parliament

What steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses in the defence sector.

What steps he is taking to support small and medium-sized businesses in the defence sector.

Ministry of Defence2 Feb 2026

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Work and Pensions26 Jan 2026

What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Stroud.

What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Stroud.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government12 Jan 2026

What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support patients in the NHS.

What fiscal steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support patients in the NHS.

Treasury9 Dec 2025

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help tackle violence against women and girls.

Women and Equalities5 Nov 2025

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Women and Equalities5 Nov 2025

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Treasury4 Nov 2025

What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on health services in Norther

What recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on health services in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Office15 Oct 2025

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 September.

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 10 September.

Prime Minister10 Sept 2025

What steps he is taking to support the provision of medical aid in Gaza.

What steps he is taking to support the provision of medical aid in Gaza.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office24 Jun 2025
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