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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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

When his Department plans to publish its Smart Export Guarantee proposals for new solar households.

When his Department plans to publish its Smart Export Guarantee proposals for new solar households.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy30 Apr 2019

What steps his Department is taking to prevent the intimidation of candidates in the event that the

What steps his Department is taking to prevent the intimidation of candidates in the event that the UK participates in the upcoming European Parliament elections.

Cabinet Office24 Apr 2019

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on t

What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs on the inclusion of the historic environment in the definition of the natural environment in the Environment Bill.

Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport11 Apr 2019

What recent assessment the Government has made of trends in the level of public funding for renewabl

What recent assessment the Government has made of trends in the level of public funding for renewable energy since 2010.

Treasury9 Apr 2019

What steps he is taking to reduce transport emissions.

What steps he is taking to reduce transport emissions.

Department for Transport21 Mar 2019

What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect on the UK economy of the UK

What recent discussions he has had with the Prime Minister on the effect on the UK economy of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

Treasury5 Mar 2019

What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to promote and support human rights internationally.

What diplomatic steps his Department is taking to promote and support human rights internationally.

Foreign and Commonwealth Office26 Feb 2019

What recent assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of human and labour rights abuses i

What recent assessment his Department has made of the prevalence of human and labour rights abuses in the global supply chains of UK supermarkets.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy12 Feb 2019

What recent steps she has taken to help restore devolution in Northern Ireland.

What recent steps she has taken to help restore devolution in Northern Ireland.

Northern Ireland Office30 Jan 2019

What plans he has to tackle child poverty.

What plans he has to tackle child poverty.

Treasury29 Jan 2019
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