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Steve Race · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
438
of 504 possible
Attendance
87%
66 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
88
62 debates
Written Qs
105
105 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£195k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 88 claims
Interests
4
2 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 82 | |
| Economy | 80 | |
| Employment | 50 | |
| Crime & Policing | 44 | |
| Education | 31 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 30 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 27 | |
| Housing | 24 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Jobs | 32 | 7,526 |
| Social Care | 6 | 3,243 |
| Local Government | 16 | 3,035 |
| Culture Community | 8 | 2,996 |
| Environment | 8 | 2,957 |
| Health | 8 | 2,906 |
| Education | 8 | 2,681 |
| Cost Of Living | 8 | 2,643 |
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.
No notable votes recorded for this MP yet.
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | UK-EU Relations9. What steps he is taking to improve the UK’s relationship with the EU. Economy JobsEnergyAgriculture | 14 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | UK-EU RelationsMr Speaker, Happy St George’s day to you and to the House. From pandemics and health emergencies to the impact of climate change and Russian aggression on our border, residents in … Economy JobsEnergyAgriculture | 73 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Topical QuestionsI am sure that the Minister will join me in welcoming the result of the Hungarian election where, in part, anti-LGBT policies were roundly rejected at the ballot box. As LGBT right… DefenceTechnologyEconomy Jobs | 69 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | Topical QuestionsT1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. DefenceTechnologyEconomy Jobs | 11 |
| 16 Apr 2026 | British Industrial Competitiveness SchemeThe Secretary of State will know that the south-west and Exeter is home to a nationally significant cluster of high-value manufacturing businesses and is identified in the Governme… EnergyEconomy Jobs | 104 |
| 13 Apr 2026 | Middle EastFrom Iran to Russia, the major security threats we face are pan-European challenges. The Prime Minister referenced the need, and our intention, to work more closely with our Europe… DefenceEnergyCost Of Living | 68 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Business of the HouseLast week, I was delighted to welcome £20 million of long-term Pride in Place funding for Heavitree East and Whipton in Exeter. This funding will be transformational for those comm… Local GovernmentEnergyCost Of Living | 94 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | Local Government ReorganisationI welcome the Government’s move to reorganisation, which will benefit cities such as Exeter. Yesterday, the Minister may have seen official communications from Devon county council… Local GovernmentHousingEconomy Jobs | 98 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Commonwealth Day 2026I thank my hon. Friend for securing this debate and for the excellent speech that he is giving. I recently joined Tim and Lizzie for a walk around our main Commonwealth war graves … Culture CommunityEconomy JobsDefence | 111 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Royal Mail: Universal Service ObligationMany residents and fantastic posties in Exeter have raised exactly the same concerns as other Members of the House. Can the Minister give an assessment of how he thinks Ofcom has d… UtilitiesLabour MarketEconomy Jobs | 50 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Middle East: DefenceI talked to people in Exeter over the weekend, and there was very strong support for the Government’s current position of defending British citizens and assets, and—at this point—n… DefenceEnergy | 83 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | EU: Mutual InterestsI welcome the Government’s changed approach to our vital relationship with the EU. As a member of the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly, I know how much it has been welcomed… Economy JobsDefence | 75 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | EU: Mutual Interests20. What recent discussions he has had with EU counterparts on topics of mutual interest Economy JobsDefence | 15 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | Local Government ReorganisationThe reorganisation of local government is very welcome in Exeter, as we are being held back by our county council on numerous fronts. Can the Secretary of State confirm that reorga… Local GovernmentFiscal Policy | 58 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | LGBT+ History MonthI absolutely did, Madam Deputy Speaker; I sent the hon. Gentleman an email before this debate. In the wake of the Supreme Court judgment and a relentless campaign waged against tra… Culture CommunityCrimeSocial Care | 949 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 19 | 18.1% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 17 | 16.2% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 14 | 13.3% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 12 | 11.4% |
| Department for Education | 8 | 7.6% |
| Home Office | 7 | 6.7% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 7 | 6.7% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 6 | 5.7% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much of the UK's funding to the Child Nutrition Fund (CNF) has been disbursed through the CNF's (a) programme window and (b) match window. | Answered |
| 17 Nov 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Healthy Women, Children and Newborns: A Coordinated Approach to Ending Preventable Deaths, published o… | Answered |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of new technologies on the use of animals in medical research. | Answered |
| 04 Sept 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate he has made of the level of therapeutic food procured through UK Overseas Development Assistance (a) directly by the Government and (b) by third… | Answered |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 report, published on 28 July 2025, what steps his Department plans to take to supp… | Answered |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the The State of Food Security and Nutrition in the World 2025 report published on 28 July 2005, what assessment he has made of the implicati… | Answered |
| 29 Aug 2025 | Department of Health and Social Care | To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans his Department has to hold discussions with the Reclassification Alliance on the future of medicines reclassification. | Answered |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help accelerate progress towards achieving Sustainable Development Goal 2 by 2030. | Answered |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of aligning the Housing Benefit taper rate with that of Universal Credit. | Answered |
| 15 Jul 2025 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of increasing the Housing Benefits disregard from £5 to £57 for people in supported housing. | Answered |
| 14 Jul 2025 | Treasury | To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of recognising the provision of dementia care to individuals as a qualifying disability service for VAT exemption. | Answered |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to help tackle youth homelessness. | Answered |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether his Department plans to consult (a) industry stakeholders and (b) relevant experts on the proposals set out in the Government’s forthcoming strategy on phasing ou… | Answered |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to update regulatory requirements to (a) reduce and (b) eliminate the need for animal testing for (i) chemicals and (ii) pesticides where no… | Answered |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she is taking steps to reallocate National Citizen Service funding to the wider youth sector. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 31 | 10,999 | 5.6% |
| Office Costs | 48 | 10,221 | 5.2% |
| Staffing | 1 | 167,261 | 85.9% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 5,404 | 2.8% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 860 | 0.4% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 9 | 9,031 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 7 | 3,775 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 3,000 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 5 | 1,903 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 6 | 1,385 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 2 | 1,362 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 18 | 821 |
| Bought-in services | Office Costs | 1 | 750 |
| Training - staff | Office Costs | 1 | 750 |
| Utilities | Accommodation | 10 | 386 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 4 | 280 |
| Utilities | Office Costs | 3 | 257 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 42 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 755 | Paid |
| 01 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Water | 47 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -569 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -755 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline | 66 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 20 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 16 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Utilities | Electricity | 148 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Utilities | Gas | 91 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Business rates | Office Non-Domestic Rates 2024 | 87 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Fire Service 2024 | 39 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Utilities | Water | 18 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Insurance - buildings | Office Buildings Insurance 2024 | 15 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | Office Waste Disposal 2024 | 1 | Paid |
| 07 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Internet | 26 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Electricity | 38 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 1,200 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | Rent | 755 | Paid |
| 01 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Council tax | Council Tax March 2025 | 231 | 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
05 Aug 2025
Name of donor: Google UK Ltd
Address of donor: 1-13 St Giles High St, London WC2H 8AG
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Hospitality as a guest of YouTube at Glastonbury Festival 2025 for a value of £1982.84 as MP for a South West England constituency and as Chair of the APPG for the Great South West, value £1,982.84
Date received: 27 June 2025
Date accepted: 27 June 2025
Donor status: company, registration 03977902
(Registered 24 July 2025)
03 Jun 2025
Name of donor: PRS for Music
Address of donor: 1st Floor Goldings House, 2 Hays Lane, London SE1 2HB
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Single ticket to the Ivor Novello Awards, the celebration of British and Irish songwriting, value £760
Date received: 22 May 2025
Date accepted: 22 May 2025
Donor status: company, registration 00134396
(Registered 30 May 2025)
4. Visits outside the UK2 entries
15 Jul 2025
Name of donor: United Against Malnutrition and Hunger
Address of donor: 8 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£1,130), accommodation (£810), travel medication (£47.99), food, visa, transport and in-country expenses (£373.85), value £2,361.54
Destination of visit: Tanzania (Dar es Salaam, Zanzibar)
Dates of visit: 21 June 2025 to 27 June 2025
Purpose of visit: Travelled as Co-Chair of the APPG on Nutrition for Development to attend the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (ANH) Academy Week Conference in Dar es Salaam, to see the impact of UK overseas development in treating and preventing malnutrition in Tanzania and Zanzibar, and to understand the work of national and regional government, scientists, health workers, humanitarian organisations, charities, civil society, local businesses, and local communities in tackling malnutrition.
(Registered 2 July 2025)
29 Apr 2025
Name of donor: United Against Malnutrition and Hunger
Address of donor: Alliance to End Malnutrition and Hunger Limited (known as United Against Malnutrition and Hunger), 71-75 Shelton Street, London WC2H 9JQ
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Total value: £1,025 (plus any additional, individual expenses incurred) Travel – £300 Accommodation – £530 Food and in-country expenses – £195, value £1,025
Destination of visit: France (Paris)
Dates of visit: 26 March 2025 to 28 March 2025
Purpose of visit: Travelled as Co-Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Nutrition for Development to attend the 2025 Paris Nutrition for Growth Summit as one of the two official UK Parliamentary delegates.
(Registered 21 April 2025)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 10 wards, 10 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alphington | Rob Harding | Labour Party | 997 | 02 May 2024 |
| Duryard St James | Tammy Palmer | Liberal Democrats | 891 | 02 May 2024 |
| Exwick | Philip Michael Bialyk | Labour Party | 1,060 | 02 May 2024 |
| Heavitree | Lucy Haigh | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,171 | 02 May 2024 |
| Mincinglake Whipton | Liz Pole | Labour Party | 842 | 02 May 2024 |
| Newtown St Leonards | Lynn Susan Wetenhall | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,215 | 02 May 2024 |
| Pennsylvania | Zoë Jane Hughes | Labour Party | 1,106 | 02 May 2024 |
| Priory | Tony Wardle | Labour Party | 888 | 02 May 2024 |
| St Davids | James John Banyard | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,187 | 02 May 2024 |
| St Thomas | Deborah Charlotte Darling | Labour Party | 1,058 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 99,584 | Electorate 67,840 (2024) |
| Median age | 33 | years |
| Degree-educated | 34.1% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 89.3% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 54.0% | households |
| Private-rented | 28.2% | households |
| Social-rented | 17.7% | households |
| Employment rate | 51.4% | 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.