Kerry McCarthy

MP since 5 May 2005

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Kerry McCarthy is the Labour MP for Bristol East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.

1878

Votes Cast

£309,387

Expenses 2024-25

6,606

Majority

45.0%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£309,387

Staffing£249,069
Accommodation£27,545
Office£26,940
Travel£5,833

Year-on-Year

2024-25£309,387
2023-24£294,272
2022-23£271,867
2021-22£238,715
2020-21£227,409
2019-20£194,088
2018-19£197,612
2017-18£194,746
2016-17£176,065
2015-16£181,999
2014-15£176,694
2013-14£170,365
2012-13£176,346
2011-12£147,745
2010-11£35,010

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 46,109 voters

Labour
20,748 votes45.0%
Green Party
14,142 votes30.7%
Conservative
6,435 votes14.0%
Liberal Democrat
2,713 votes5.9%
Independent
1,259 votes2.7%
Social Democratic Party
555 votes1.2%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

132

Written Questions

11

Oral Questions

57

Debates Spoken In

151

Speeches

493

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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Aye: 1051No: 827

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3 NO

Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee

3 votes · 9 Jun 2026

3 NO

Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee

3 votes · 8 Jun 2026

4 NO

Armed Forces Bill Committee

4 votes · 2 Jun 2026

1 AYE2 NO

King's Speech Motion for an Address

3 votes · 20 May 2026

3 AYE

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

3 votes · 27 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(2)

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

The Football Association

Three tickets and hospitality to watch the Lionesses vs Belgium and to discuss the local football facility plan in Bristol East for myself and two guests

4 April 2025

£615
Name of donor
The Football Association
Address of donor
Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 98Q
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Three tickets and hospitality to watch the Lionesses vs Belgium and to discuss the local football facility plan in Bristol East for myself and two guests, value £615
Date received
4 April 2025
Date accepted
4 April 2025
Donor status
company, registration 00077797

Registered 10 April 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Bristol City Football Club

Two tickets and hospitality to see Bristol City FC play Hull City FC and to discuss environmentalism in football

8 March 2025

£504
Name of donor
Bristol City Football Club
Address of donor
Ashton Gate Stadium, Ashton Road, Bristol BS3 2EJ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Two tickets and hospitality to see Bristol City FC play Hull City FC and to discuss environmentalism in football, value £504
Date received
8 March 2025
Date accepted
8 March 2025
Donor status
company, registration 03230871

Registered 4 April 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Kerry in Parliament

What recent discussions he has had with representatives of military charities on improving support f

What recent discussions he has had with representatives of military charities on improving support for veterans throughout the UK.

Ministry of Defence15 Mar 2021

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Department for Work and Pensions8 Mar 2021

To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what step

To ask the hon. Member for South West Bedfordshire, representing the Church Commissioners, what steps the Church of England is taking to increase public transparency of its landholdings.

Church Commissioners4 Mar 2021

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.

Women and Equalities10 Feb 2021

What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault.

What steps she has taken to increase the number of prosecutions relating to rape and sexual assault.

Attorney General4 Feb 2021

What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Government's definition of care, sup

What recent assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Government's definition of care, support and supervision for benefits recipients in (a) supported and (b) exempted housing.

Department for Work and Pensions25 Jan 2021

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.

Northern Ireland Office20 Jan 2021

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Education18 Jan 2021

What discussions she has had with her Brazilian counterpart on enhancing environmental standards as

What discussions she has had with her Brazilian counterpart on enhancing environmental standards as part of a bilateral trade agreement.

Department for International Trade14 Jan 2021

What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the de

What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the development of the new national autism strategy.

Women and Equalities13 Jan 2021
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