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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

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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

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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Aye: 217No: 181

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AYE

Sentencing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 20

29 Oct 2025

You

European Convention on Human Rights (withdrawal): Ten Minute Rule Motion

29 Oct 2025

You

AYE

Opposition Day: China spying case

28 Oct 2025

You

4 AYE

Victims and Courts Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 27 Oct 2025

You

You

You

You

4 AYE1 NO

Sentencing Bill Committee

5 votes · 21 Oct 2025

NOAmendment 46

You

AYEClause 1, as amended, stand part

You

AYEAmendment 24

You

AYENew Clause 30

You

AYENew Clause 6

You

3 AYE1 NO

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill Committee

4 votes · 20 Oct 2025

AYEAmendment 7

You

AYEAmendment 9

You

NOClause 2 stand part

You

AYENew Clause 1

You

Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: Third Reading

20 Oct 2025

You

2 AYE

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill Remaining Stages

2 votes · 15 Oct 2025

AYEAmendment 8

You

AYENew Clause 5

You

AYE

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Remaining Stages: Amendment 9

15 Oct 2025

You

2 AYE

Mental Health Bill Report Stage

2 votes · 14 Oct 2025

AYEAmendment 41

You

AYEAmendment 40

You

AYE

Mental Health Bill Report Stage New Clause 26

14 Oct 2025

You

AYE

Sentencing Bill: Second Reading

16 Sept 2025

You

AYE

Child poverty strategy (removal of two child limit): Ten Minute Rule Motion

16 Sept 2025

You

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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

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

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Date interest arose: 2 August 2024

Registered 2 August 2024

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Steve in Parliament

Written Questions651 Oral Questions16 Early Day Motions59

South Devon College wins Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year

5 signatures

That this House congratulates South Devon College on being awarded the prestigious Green Gown Award for Sustainability Institution of the Year; recognises the College’s exceptional commitment to sustainability, which has spanned 15 years and led to the creation of an ambitious st

20 Nov 2024

Social care workers and National Insurance

42 signatures

That this House notes that social care workers should be exempt from the National Insurance tax rise announced in the Autumn Budget 2024; welcomes the extra funding provided for the NHS and other public sector organisations to cover the cost of the tax rise, but notes that the va

11 Nov 2024

Paignton Rotary Club centenary

3 signatures

This House congratulates the Rotary Club of Paignton on its centenary year; notes the club’s celebrations at The Grand Hotel alongside its twin club from Dokkum, The Netherlands; commends John Pappin for receiving the Paul Harris award for outstanding service and veteran member B

31 Oct 2024

100th anniversary of Kingswear Castle paddle steamer

7 signatures

That this House celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Kingswear Castle paddle steamer, Britain’s remaining coal-fired river paddle steamer; notes the vessel's rich history, having been originally built in 1924 for service on the River Dart, and later playing a vital role in bot

31 Oct 2024

South West in Bloom awards

3 signatures

That this House congratulates all the professional team at Swisco and volunteer gardeners across Torbay, from Brixham to Babbacombe, on their outstanding achievements in the South West in Bloom awards; notes that Torbay secured three golds and a silver gilt for its towns, with go

22 Oct 2024

175th anniversary of St Mary Magdalene Church, Torquay

1 signature

That this House honours the 175th anniversary of St Mary Magdalene Church in Torquay; recognises the church's long-standing service to the community as a place of worship, support, and outreach; commends its commitment to fostering faith, providing vital community services, and p

7 Oct 2024

10th anniversary of Torbay Communities

3 signatures

That this House honours the 10th anniversary of Torbay Communities; recognises its vital role in empowering residents and supporting community-led projects across Torbay; commends its work in fostering partnerships, improving wellbeing, and promoting environmental sustainability;

7 Oct 2024

Rifles Regiment in the South West

9 signatures

That this House commends the selflessness and bravery of the Rifles Regiment; notes the integral part that it plays in defending the realm by undertaking deployments in Cyprus and Estonia, thereby providing important reassurance in relation to the Middle East and the northern fla

29 Jul 2024

South Devon gymnast at the Paris Olympics 2024

7 signatures

That this House congratulates every athlete selected to represent Team GB at Paris 2024 and wishes them every success at the Games; notes that 16-year-old Paignton born gymnast Abigail Martin, member of the South Devon School of Gymnastics is competing; and further notes the vita

26 Jul 2024

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