James MacCleary

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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James MacCleary is the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence).

382

Votes Cast

£188,021

Expenses 2024-25

12,624

Majority

50.6%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£188,021

Staffing£137,263
Office£23,445
Accommodation£21,060
Travel£6,254

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 53,173 voters

✓Liberal Democrat
26,895 votes50.6%
Conservative
14,271 votes26.8%
Reform UK
6,335 votes11.9%
Labour
3,574 votes6.7%
Green Party
1,869 votes3.5%
Social Democratic Party
229 votes0.4%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

709

Written Questions

24

Oral Questions

125

Debates Spoken In⚑

205

Speeches⚑

382

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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4 AYE

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee

4 votes · 19 Oct 2026

3 AYE

Courts and Tribunals Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 13 Oct 2026

2 AYE1 NO

Health Bill

3 votes · 8 Sept 2026

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Financial Interests(5)

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

National Liberal Club Ltd

Honorary membership until the end of 2025, as a new Liberal Democrat MP

2 September 2024 to 31 December 2025

£1,579
Name of donor
National Liberal Club Ltd
Address of donor
1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Honorary membership until the end of 2025, as a new Liberal Democrat MP, value £1,578.50
Date received
2 September 2024 to 31 December 2025
Date accepted
2 September 2024
Donor status
company, registration 01355034

Registered 13 October 2024

Visits outside the UK

invitation

£889
Name of donor
Konrad Adenauer Stiftung
Address of donor
63 Eccleston Square, London SW1V 1PH
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights, accommodation and transfers, value £889.45
Destination of visit
Italy
Dates of visit
24 October 2025 to 26 October 2025
Purpose of visit
To attend the Economic and Finance Conference by invitation

Registered 16 December 2025

Employment and earnings

Employment and earnings

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Role, work or services
Councillor
Until
7 May 2026.
Payer
East Sussex County Council, County Hall, Lewes, BN7 1UE

Registered 1 August 2024; updated 20 September 2025

Employment and earnings

Employment and earnings

—
Role, work or services
District Councillor
Until
6 May 2027.
Payer
Lewes District Council, 6 High Street, Lewes, BN7 2AD

Registered 1 August 2024

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

—
Date interest arose
1 September 2024

Registered 3 October 2024

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by James in Parliament

Military Homes Standard for Single Living Accommodation

1 signature

That this House welcomes the Liberal Democrat amendment to the Armed Forces Bill which would establish a legally binding Military Homes Standard for Single Living Accommodation (SLA); recognises that this amendment would require the Secretary of State for Defence to ensure that m

3 Nov 2026

Remembrance Day 2026

1 signature

That this House recognises the enormous debt owed to those who serve, or have served, in the British Armed Forces, and the sacrifices they have made to keep the country safe; notes that the transition from military to civilian life remains inadequately supported; is concerned tha

3 Nov 2026

Defence Investment Plan

19 signatures

That this House expresses deep concern at the publication of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), which is nearly a year delayed and delivers a fundamentally unambitious funding package for the nation's security; notes that the £15 billion in new military spending falls significant

15 Jul 2026

Military housing

24 signatures

That this House expresses deep concern over the substandard living conditions endured by service personnel and their families; believes that all military accommodation should be legally included under the Decent Homes Standard (DHS) to ensure that service men and women and their

15 Jul 2026

Fountain Inn in Plumpton

1 signature

That this House congratulates The Fountain Inn Community Benefit Society and residents of Plumpton on their campaign to bring The Fountain Inn into community ownership; notes that the pub has served the village for 175 years and remains an important part of local life; welcomes r

22 Jun 2026

Chyngton Primary School and Nursery OPAL Platinum Award

1 signature

That this House congratulates Chyngton Primary School and Nursery in Seaford, East Sussex, on achieving the OPAL Platinum Award, the highest standard awarded by Outdoor Play and Learning, in March 2026; recognises that this award reflects the school’s outstanding commitment to pr

22 Jun 2026

Reaching 3% of GDP on defence by 2030

1 signature

That this House believes that the threats facing the UK are at their most severe than at any point since the end of the Cold War; further believes that Vladimir Putin presents a threat to the whole of Europe, both through his ongoing and brutal invasion of Ukraine, and his progra

13 May 2026

Rebuilding UK defence ties with Europe

1 signature

That this House believes the UK faces the greatest threats to our security than at any point in the last 30 years; further believes that Britain must seek to strengthen ties with European partners on whom we can depend, and who share our interests and values; acknowledges that th

13 May 2026

Issuing defence bonds to help restore Britain’s military

1 signature

That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by Donald Trump's reckless war in the Middle East and Vladimir Putin’s aggression in Ukraine and the rest of Europe, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises the urgent need to rebuild the count

13 May 2026

UK defence bonds

2 signatures

That this House believes that, in a world made more dangerous by President Trump's reckless war in the Middle East, Russian aggression in Europe and growing uncertainty over this White House's commitment to NATO, the UK cannot afford to continue drifting on defence; recognises th

20 Apr 2026

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