South East · England · 73,094Boundary · 2023

Gravesham

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Apr 2026

Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Gravesend, Northfleet and Meopham. Population 106,878.

Sullivan's most notable parliamentary action has been her consistent opposition to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, voting against its Third Reading on 20 June 2025 and against multiple amendments that would have liberalised the assisted dying framework -- among only a minority of Labour MPs to do so on what was a free vote. Beyond Westminster, she has attracted positive local coverage for a sustained campaign to restore a Thames ferry service, arguing that toll revenue from the Lower Thames Crossing should fund its return. She raised the issue in her maiden speech, launched a petition, and secured acknowledgment from the Chancellor, while also hosting a business event to press the LTC project to deliver on local employment commitments.

At 87% voting participation, Sullivan sits slightly below the Commons average. She is a 98% party-line voter, with no significant deviations from Labour's position outside the assisted dying votes. Her speeches concentrate on social care, health, and education -- topics consistent with her background as a doctor -- alongside local government and the economy. Her stance profile shows full alignment with the government agenda and progressive taxation, while she scores zero on pro-business-interests and parliamentary scrutiny measures, both in line with her party's voting pattern.

405
Commons votes
This parliament
£28k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
73.1k
Electorate
2024 GE

Lab took this seat from Con after 4 consecutive elections.

Current Member of Parliament

Lauren Sullivan

Lauren Sullivan

Labour Party

Dr Lauren Sullivan is the Labour MP for Gravesham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She is Chair of the Parliamentary Office of Science and Technology Board.

Notable Votes

Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes too ill to complete their assessment before signing off on an assisted dying request, a further referral can be made to another doctor — mirroring an existing provision in the Bill for the attending doctor.

MP voted YesAgainst party majority

MPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dying legislation in its amended form. Passing Third Reading sends the Bill to the House of Lords.

MP voted NoAgainst party majority

Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have voluntarily stopped eating and drinking. The amendment aimed to close a potential loophole where a person might use self-starvation to meet the terminal illness criteria they would not otherwise meet.

MP voted NoAgainst party majority

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Voting at a Glance

Represented by Lab since 2024. Covers Gravesend, Northfleet and Meopham. Population 106,878.

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Sullivan’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.443 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Sullivan has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
88
Economy
82
Employment
51
Crime & Policing
45
Education
38
Welfare and Benefits
28
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 1220 Jun 2025 · free vote
Aye
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Third Reading20 Jun 2025 · free vote
No
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 9420 Jun 2025 · free vote
No
§ 08The local picture.17 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
ChalkLeslie Hills495Conserva
Coldharbour Perry StreetChristina Marie Rolles957Labour P
Coldharbour Perry StreetNarinderjit Singh Thandi953Labour P
Coldharbour Perry StreetShane Trevor Mochrie-Cox972Labour P
DentonDeborah Croxton524Labour P
DentonLee Kevin Croxton503Labour P
Higham ShorneHelen Ashenden1,112Conserva
Higham ShorneJordan Meade1,075Conserva
Higham ShorneLeslie Mark Pearton1,114Conserva
Istead Rise Cobham LuddesdownDakota Dibben1,142Conserva
Istead Rise Cobham LuddesdownSamir Jassal897Conserva
Meopham NorthFrank Wardle572Conserva
Population (2021 Census)
106,878
Electorate 73,094 · 2024 register
Median income
£28,400
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
19.1%
England average 20.0%
Schools
44
27 primary · 7 secondary
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