Steve Darling

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Steve Darling is the Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Work and Pensions).

398

Votes Cast

£235,469

Expenses 2024-25

5,349

Majority

41.1%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£235,469

Staffing£179,112
Office£26,126
Accommodation£21,118
Travel£9,113

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 46,115 voters

Liberal Democrat
18,937 votes41.1%
Conservative
13,588 votes29.5%
Reform UK
8,660 votes18.8%
Labour
3,276 votes7.1%
Green Party
1,420 votes3.1%
Workers Party of Britain
234 votes0.5%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

651

Written Questions

16

Oral Questions

190

Debates Spoken In

256

Speeches

398

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 NO

Bus Services (No.2) Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 10 Sept 2025

4 AYE3 NO

Renters’ Rights Bill

7 votes · 8 Sept 2025

3 AYE

House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill

3 votes · 4 Sept 2025

1 AYE1 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

2 votes · 2 Sept 2025

1 AYE1 NO

Opposition Day

2 votes · 15 Jul 2025

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Financial Interests(4)

(a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Jerome Betts

£2,500

£2,500
Name of donor
Jerome Betts
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
£2,500
Donor status
individual

Registered 3 March 2026

(b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Jerome Betts

£2,000

19 September 2025

£2,000
Name of donor
Jerome Betts
Address of donor
private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
£2,000
Date received
19 September 2025
Date accepted
15 October 2025
Donor status
individual

Registered 23 October 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

September 2024 until December 2025

Honorary membership of the National Liberal Club as newly elected MP from September 2024 until December 2025

15 August 2024

£1,553
Name of donor
National Liberal Club
Address of donor
1 Whitehall Place, London SW1A 2HE
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Honorary membership of the National Liberal Club as newly elected MP from September 2024 until December 2025, value £1,552.86
Date received
15 August 2024
Date accepted
2 September 2024
Donor status
company, registration 01355034

Registered 23 September 2024

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
2 August 2024

Registered 2 August 2024

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Steve in Parliament

100th anniversary of Devon in Sight

15 signatures

That this House congratulates Devon in Sight in its centenary year, marking 100 years of dedicated service to those living with the challenges of sight loss across Devon; notes the charity’s proud history since its foundation in 1925 as the Devon County Association for the Welfar

1 Sept 2025

100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel, Paignton

8 signatures

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of The Palace Hotel in Paignton, a cherished local landmark and cornerstone of elegance, hospitality, and seaside charm in Torbay; notes the hotel's remarkable contribution to Paignton's tourism and community life over the past cen

22 Jul 2025

Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club

7 signatures

That this House congratulates Babbacombe Corinthian Sailing Club of Torquay on its remarkable 90th anniversary, founded on 22 June 1935 at a meeting on Oddicombe Beach; recognises the vision of its founding officers, including President Mr H Thomas and Commodore Mr W Terry, known

19 Jun 2025

Devon Day 2025

14 signatures

That this House recognises and celebrates Devon Day on 4 June 2025, a day to honour the rich history, culture and natural beauty of the county of Devon; notes the significance of this date as the feast day of St Petroc, one of the patron saints of Devon; acknowledges the contribu

3 Jun 2025

Torbay Hospital Nurses League 80th anniversary

8 signatures

That this House celebrates the 80th anniversary of the Torbay Hospital Nurses League; notes with admiration that the League has been in existence longer than the NHS itself and is open to all qualified nurses who either trained at Torbay Hospital or were employed there for more t

13 May 2025

Torquay United Football Club

8 signatures

That this House applauds Torquay United Football Club for its outstanding performance during the National League South 2024/25 season, securing a place in the play-offs and demonstrating remarkable resilience and determination; commends their achievements throughout the season, w

6 May 2025

100th anniversary of the Children's Library at Torquay Library

6 signatures

That this House congratulates Torquay Library on the 100th anniversary of the opening of its Children’s Library in 1925; recognises the history of the Library, established following Torquay’s successful application for funding from Andrew Carnegie in 1902, leading to the opening

29 Apr 2025

National League restructuring

9 signatures

That this House celebrates the decision of Torquay United FC, alongside all 72 National League clubs, to vote unanimously in favour of introducing a third promotion place from the National League into League Two; recognises that this change would bring the promotion structure in

22 Apr 2025

10th anniversary of the English Riviera Film Festival

9 signatures

That this House congratulates the English Riviera Film Festival on its 10th anniversary and celebrates the dedication, creativity, and hard work of all those involved in making the festival a continued success; recognises the efforts of festival director John Tomkins and the enti

17 Mar 2025

Rowcroft Hospice

13 signatures

That this House acknowledges the exceptional work of Rowcroft Hospice, an independent charity based in Torquay, providing specialist palliative care services to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses across South Devon; commends their comprehensive support, inclu

17 Mar 2025

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