Buckingham & Bletchley / data
Callum Anderson · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
477
of 504 possible
Attendance
95%
27 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
61
43 debates
Written Qs
847
811 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£185k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 106 claims
Interests
3
1 category
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 94 | |
| Economy | 89 | |
| Employment | 52 | |
| Crime & Policing | 44 | |
| Education | 40 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 30 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 29 | |
| Housing | 24 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 1 | — |
| Fiscal Policy | 1 | — |
| Economy Jobs | 32 | 7,728 |
| Local Government | 10 | 2,264 |
| Cost Of Living | 11 | 2,111 |
| Transport | 5 | 2,075 |
| Social Care | 6 | 1,994 |
| Environment | 6 | 1,216 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Rep… | Free vote | Aye |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance,… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | Topical QuestionsT3. The UK rightly committed 1.5% of GDP to boosting our national resilience, along with our NATO partners. Ahead of the next NATO summit in Ankara in July, can the Minister confir… DefenceTechnologyEconomy Jobs | 48 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | National Savings & InvestmentsI thank the Minister for providing an update. Many families across the country will be incredibly anxious about this news. Can he tell us a bit more about how he will hold the new … Fiscal PolicyUtilitiesCost Of Living | 72 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsT7. Residents across Winslow and Bletchley are increasingly frustrated at the lack of East West Rail passenger services. Can the Secretary of State update the House on what discuss… TransportLocal GovernmentEconomy Jobs | 60 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsT7. I recently visited the Gawcott Fields Community Solar project, which is a local solar farm that uses the income from the clean energy it produces to invest in energy saving and… EnergyCost Of LivingEconomy Jobs | 81 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Sustainable Farming Incentive5. What steps she is taking to reform the sustainable farming incentive. EnvironmentEconomy JobsCost Of Living | 12 |
| 19 Mar 2026 | Sustainable Farming IncentiveI was pleased to welcome my right hon. Friend to Adstockfields, a great small family farm in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency, for a rural summit. As she knows, the SFI ca… EnvironmentEconomy JobsCost Of Living | 75 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Private Sector Investment: Buckingham and BletchleyAs the Minister says, I launched the Bletchley investment taskforce last year to attract the businesses, investments, jobs and apprenticeships that local people need, and we are de… Economy JobsLocal Government | 56 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | Private Sector Investment: Buckingham and Bletchley2. What steps he is taking to help increase levels of private sector investment in Buckingham and Bletchley constituency. Economy JobsLocal Government | 19 |
| 03 Mar 2026 | Spring ForecastThe OECD and the International Monetary Fund have both recognised the importance of the Government’s fiscal discipline, which is important given the increasingly volatile global ec… Economy JobsCost Of LivingDefence | 68 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Access to NHS Dental Services7. What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to NHS dental services. Health | 16 |
| 24 Feb 2026 | Access to NHS Dental ServicesI have a constituent who is awaiting a root canal and crown treatment to save her tooth. She has been quoted £400 for NHS treatment with a 60% chance of success, and £1,300 for pri… Health | 81 |
| 27 Jan 2026 | Topical QuestionsEarlier this month, the House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee published a report on private markets, highlighting the potential risks to economic stability, and th… Economy JobsCost Of LivingLocal Government | 63 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | UK-EU RelationsMy right hon. Friend will know that the UK and EU financial systems are closely linked by cross-border capital flows that support jobs on both sides of the channel. Regulatory co-o… Economy JobsDefence | 89 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | UK-EU Relations6. What steps he is taking to improve relations with the EU. Economy JobsDefence | 12 |
| 21 Jan 2026 | Warm Homes PlanI thank the Secretary of State for his statement. I particularly welcome the new requirements placed on private landlords, which will be a huge boost to tenants in the Buckingham a… Cost Of LivingHousingEnvironment | 96 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury | 188 | 22.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 158 | 18.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 102 | 12.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 82 | 9.7% |
| Department for Education | 65 | 7.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 45 | 5.3% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 42 | 5.0% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 34 | 4.0% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support the recruitment, training and retention of Parkinson’s nurse specialists. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with international financial institutions on mechanisms to mobilise private capital to support developing economies. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to ensure the UK remains internationally competitive in financial technology innovation. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic steps the Government is taking to support developing countries facing sovereign debt crises. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what role the UK is playing in international efforts to reform global debt frameworks. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Department for Business and Trade | To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to provide development support for co-operative businesses located in (i) Milton Keynes and (ii) Buckinghamshire. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Women and Equalities | To ask the Minister for Women and Equalities, what assessment she has made of the role of employee-owned business models in reducing the gender pay gap. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the volume of private capital that could be unlocked through partnerships with venture capital firms in the defence sector. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support energy security through international co-operation following discussions at the IMF Spring Meetings. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Department for Business and Trade | To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of electricity cost reductions on the competitiveness of manufacturers located in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency. | Pending |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of community-led housing in breaking down discrimination in access to housing. | Pending |
| 20 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of issuing retail bonds to support increased defence investment. | Pending |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to reduce gynaecology waiting times for patients in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency. | Pending |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to women’s health services in the Buckingham and Bletchley constituency under the renewed Women’s Health Strategy for England. | Pending |
| 15 Apr 2026 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of discussions at the UK–US Financial Regulatory Working Group on (a) financial stability and (b) cross-border regulatory co-operation. | Pending |
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 | 70 | 13,368 | 7.2% |
| Accommodation | 27 | 7,513 | 4.1% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 1,095 | 0.6% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 645 | 0.3% |
| Staffing | 0 | 162,742 | 87.8% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hotel - UK Not London | Accommodation | 25 | 5,918 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 31 | 5,259 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 3,000 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 18 | 2,223 |
| Rent | Accommodation | 2 | 1,595 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 8 | 1,379 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 4 | 1,061 |
| Training - staff | Office Costs | 1 | 250 |
| Advertising and contact cards | Office Costs | 1 | 150 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 2 | 28 |
| Parking | Office Costs | 4 | 19 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jul 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | Repayment of claim 60264898:13 | 0 | Repaid |
| 24 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | [200011793-16] | 22 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Television | 219 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 207 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Other office equipment | 540 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | [***] - First months rent minus holding deposit - needed for move in | 1,227 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Holding deposit - one week´s rent to secure accommodation of registered property | 368 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 5 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 299 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 229 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 186 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 186 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Hotel - UK Not London | [***][***][***] [200011725-7557] | 119 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Banner March 2025 | 95 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 67 | 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 sources3 entries
05 Aug 2025
Name of donor: Silverstone Circuits Limited
Address of donor: Silverstone Circuit, Northamptonshire NN12 8TN
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets and hospitality to watch the British Grand Prix over three days, value £4,590
Date received: 4 July 2025 to 6 July 2025
Date accepted: 4 July 2025
Donor status: company, registration 00882843
(Registered 27 July 2025)
17 Sept 2025
Name of donor: The Quoted Companies Alliance (QCA)
Address of donor: 6 Kinghorn Street, West Smithfield, London, EC1A 7HW
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Three course dinner and wine, value £475
Date received: 11 September 2025
Date accepted: 11 September 2025
Donor status: company, registration 04025281
(Registered 12 September 2025)
17 Jun 2025
Name of donor: Stadium MK Limited
Address of donor: Stadium Mk, Stadium Way, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 1ST
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Provision of a small meeting room and food to support the delivery of the first meeting of the Bletchley Investment Taskforce - an initiative I am undertaking as part of my duties as a Member of Parliament, value £1,402.50
Date received: 30 May 2025
Date accepted: 30 May 2025
Donor status: company, registration 07679334
(Registered 9 June 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 8 wards, 14 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bletchley East | Saskia Soden | Labour Party | 869 | 12 Sept 2024 |
| Bletchley Park | Ayesha Khanom | Labour Party | 1,532 | 02 May 2024 |
| Bletchley West | Hannah O'Neill | Labour Party | 1,492 | 02 May 2024 |
| Buckingham East | Anja Schaefer | Liberal Democrats | 690 | 02 Nov 2023 |
| Buckingham West | Caroline Cornell | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,545 | 06 May 2021 |
| Buckingham West | Patrick Fealey | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,439 | 06 May 2021 |
| Buckingham West | Robin Stuchbury | Labour Party | 1,716 | 06 May 2021 |
| Great Brickhill | Iain Macpherson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,664 | 06 May 2021 |
| Great Brickhill | Jilly Jordan | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,786 | 06 May 2021 |
| Great Brickhill | Phil Gomm | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,889 | 06 May 2021 |
| Tattenhoe | Manish Verma | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,566 | 02 May 2024 |
| Winslow | Beville Douglas Stanier | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,311 | 06 May 2021 |
| Winslow | David Goss | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,595 | 06 May 2021 |
| Winslow | John Chilver | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,645 | 06 May 2021 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 90,374 | Electorate 74,832 (2024) |
| Median age | 39 | years |
| Degree-educated | 33.9% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 80.6% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 67.9% | households |
| Private-rented | 16.2% | households |
| Social-rented | 15.8% | households |
| Employment rate | 61.3% | 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.