Bristol East / data
Kerry McCarthy · Labour Party · sitting since 05 May 2005 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
7659days
from 05 May 2005
Divisions
413
of 504 possible
Attendance
82%
91 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
61
29 debates
Written Qs
87
77 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£310k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 84 claims
Interests
2
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 91 | |
| Economy | 84 | |
| Employment | 45 | |
| Education | 38 | |
| Crime & Policing | 30 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 28 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 25 | |
| Pensions | 23 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Mp Performance | 1 | — |
| Environment | 14 | 9,421 |
| Energy | 12 | 7,046 |
| Economy Jobs | 8 | 4,228 |
| Crime | 5 | 3,006 |
| Agriculture | 5 | 2,820 |
| Social Care | 6 | 1,978 |
| Health | 6 | 1,648 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025MPs voted on new regulations expanding the Public Order Act 2023 to criminalise interference with key national infrastructure, such as energ… | Rebelled | No |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2026 | Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026The Minister may be about to answer exactly what constitutes first aid, but I have been looking up the definition of TDDI on the CQC site, which seems to cover mental health. Think… HealthSocial Care | 65 |
| 25 Feb 2026 | Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual NationalsI was contacted in the early hours of this morning by two constituents who became proud British citizens in December. They did not have time to apply for British passports—they are… ImmigrationMp Performance | 109 |
| 05 Feb 2026 | Topical QuestionsT2. Today a letter is on its way to the Secretary of State. It is signed by over 40 MPs and peers, and highlights the Coalition for Fisheries Transparency’s “Criminal catches” repo… EnvironmentAgricultureUtilities | 62 |
| 04 Feb 2026 | EngagementsQ3. I welcome the news that Bristol East will be getting another three breakfast clubs. As I have seen, these clubs are not just about making sure that no child starts the school d… CrimeDefenceLocal Government | 89 |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Indefinite Leave to RemainWill my hon. Friend give way? ImmigrationSocial CareHealth | 6 |
| 02 Feb 2026 | Indefinite Leave to RemainI have encouraged many of my constituents to participate in the consultation that finishes on 12 February, but I am concerned to hear that some of the changes might be introduced i… ImmigrationSocial CareHealth | 78 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Animal Welfare Strategy for EnglandIt is a pleasure to see you in the Chair, as always, Ms Lewell. I am tempted to join the discussion about non-stun slaughter, but I will not, other than to say that my understandin… AgricultureEnvironmentCulture Community | 635 |
| 20 Jan 2026 | ADHD DiagnosisIn the last few weeks, I have visited two alternative learning projects in my constituency. One is the Wheels Project, which gets children working on restoring cars. The other is E… HealthSocial CareEducation | 105 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Arctic SecurityI welcome the Prime Minister’s strong response, and the assurances that we have heard from the Foreign Secretary today. She has rightly made it clear that Donald Trump’s claims to … DefenceEconomy JobsOther | 105 |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Business Rates: Retail, Hospitality and LeisureI hope the Minister will join me in congratulating Bristol East’s Lost and Grounded Brewers, which has just appeared on the list of the eight best breweries in Britain in The Times… Fiscal PolicyEconomy JobsCost Of Living | 117 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Food InflationI echo what the Minister said about Frank Field. Quite a long time ago now, he approached me about setting up Feeding Bristol as an offshoot of Feeding Britain. Feeding Bristol has… Cost Of LivingAgricultureSocial Care | 72 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Food InflationIt is always easy to criticise regulation, but we often find that regulations are introduced for very real reasons, whether that is protecting public health, animal welfare and so … Cost Of LivingAgricultureSocial Care | 49 |
| 15 Jan 2026 | Food InflationOn Friday, I visited the Coexist Community Kitchen in my constituency, which does amazing work to get the community in. It runs cookery classes, is accessible and has affordable an… Cost Of LivingAgricultureSocial Care | 103 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Universities: Statutory Duty of CareIt is not adequate for us to have to rely on a determination that someone is suffering from a disability because of mental health issues. In some cases, there will be a history, en… EducationHealth | 97 |
| 13 Jan 2026 | Universities: Statutory Duty of CareAs a Bristol MP, I very much appreciate the fact that my hon. Friend has taken up the case on behalf of Natasha’s parents. I have had conversations with the University of Bristol a… EducationHealth | 113 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 26 | 29.9% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 16 | 18.4% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 9 | 10.3% |
| Ministry of Justice | 9 | 10.3% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 8.0% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 5 | 5.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 4.6% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 3 | 3.4% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on allowing prisoners to have virtual visits with their children through longer and high-quality video calls. | Pending |
| 21 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on making prison visits more suitable for children and families. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of making support for parents in prisons a Key Performance Indicator. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice what comparative assessment he has made of the level of support in prisons for parents on remand or serving custodial sentences with the potential impact on rehabilitation. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 9 October 2025 to Question 76643 on Primodos, whether his Department plans to consider scientific evidence from Aaron. P. Adam et al (2026) titled Recurrent… | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with Ofcom on progress on its investigation into Kick Online Entertainment S.A. and harmful online content. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, (a) what steps his Department has taken to implement the recommendations of Lord Farmer's 2017 review and (b) whether further steps are planned. | Pending |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of regenerative medicine techniques on surgical recovery. | Pending |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with colleagues in NHS England on the development of a regenerative medicine strategy. | Pending |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 112762, what process she has made since 3 March on steps to help secure the release of Jimmy Lai. | Pending |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Department for Business and Trade | To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Education and the Chancellor of the Exchequer on (a) parental leave allowances and (b) childcare entitlements for PhD students… | Answered |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will include representation from the organic and sustainable farming sector on the Farming and Food Partnership Board. | Answered |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to increase scrutiny of squid imports from China. | Answered |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the risk that jumbo flying squid imported from fisheries in the South Pacific and Argentine shortfin squid imported from the South West A… | Answered |
| 10 Apr 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that expertise in sustainability, agroecology, and nature friendly farming is incorporated into the development of the Horticulture Se… | Answered |
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 68 | 27,055 | 8.7% |
| Accommodation | 3 | 27,545 | 8.9% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 4,052 | 1.3% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 1,781 | 0.6% |
| Staffing | 0 | 249,069 | 80.5% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 1,399 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 15 | 1,376 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 10 | 1,152 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 14 | 921 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 10 | 781 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 767 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 11 | 542 |
| Insurance - contents | Office Costs | 2 | 372 |
| Utilities | Accommodation | 2 | 201 |
| Translation services - other languages | Office Costs | 1 | 118 |
| Postage & couriers | Office Costs | 3 | 20 |
| Other | Office Costs | 1 | -530 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | [200011725-5506] | 36 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 540 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 20 | Paid |
| 19 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | [200011725-6322] | 156 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 125 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Translation services - other languages | BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL [200011725-4161] | 118 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ZUBTITLE.COM [200011725-4160] | 15 | Paid |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | VIKING [200011725-1689] | 133 | Paid |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ZUBTITLE.COM [200011725-546] | 16 | Paid |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | VIKING [200011725-67] | 197 | Paid |
| 11 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | Package sent to constituent - paid for tracked service due to package containing sensitive personal information | 5 | Paid |
| 07 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Pooled staffing services | Parliamentary Research Service (Labour) | 767 | Paid |
| 06 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 65 | Paid |
| 30 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Computer, laptop, PC, tablet & accessories | 51 | Paid |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 50 | Paid |
| 13 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ZUBTITLE.COM | 16 | Paid |
| 08 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Internet | 162 | Paid |
| 06 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 64 | Paid |
| 13 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Software & applications | ZUBTITLE.COM | 15 | Paid |
| 12 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 36 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources2 entries
29 Apr 2025
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)
08 Apr 2025
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)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 9 wards, 16 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brislington East | Katja Hornchen | Labour Party | 1,248 | 02 May 2024 |
| Brislington East | Timothy Charles Rippington | Labour Party | 1,209 | 02 May 2024 |
| Brislington West | Andrew John Varney | Liberal Democrats | 1,574 | 02 May 2024 |
| Brislington West | Jos Clark | Liberal Democrats | 1,711 | 02 May 2024 |
| Easton | Barry William Parsons | Green Party of England and Wales | 2,523 | 02 May 2024 |
| Easton | Jenny Bartle | Green Party of England and Wales | 2,592 | 02 May 2024 |
| Knowle | Cam Hayward | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,542 | 02 May 2024 |
| Knowle | Toby Wells | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,482 | 02 May 2024 |
| Lawrence Hill | Shona Jemphrey | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,700 | 02 May 2024 |
| Lawrence Hill | Yassin Hassan Mohamud | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,900 | 02 May 2024 |
| St George Central | Abi Finch | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,726 | 02 May 2024 |
| St George Central | Cara Lavan | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,496 | 02 May 2024 |
| St George Troopers Hill | Fabian Guy Breckels | Labour Party | 811 | 02 May 2024 |
| St George West | Rob Bryher | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,366 | 02 May 2024 |
| Stockwood | Graham David Morris | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,413 | 02 May 2024 |
| Stockwood | Jonathan Robert Hucker | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,287 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 120,162 | Electorate 75,917 (2024) |
| Median age | 35 | years |
| Degree-educated | 37.7% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 75.9% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 54.6% | households |
| Private-rented | 25.0% | households |
| Social-rented | 20.2% | households |
| Employment rate | 64.0% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.