Richmond & Northallerton / data
Rishi Sunak · Conservative and Unionist Party · sitting since 07 May 2015 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
4006days
from 07 May 2015
Divisions
18
of 504 possible
Attendance
4%
486 absent / paired
Whip alignment
83%
vs party majority
Speeches
22
20 debates
Written Qs
0
tabled
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£167k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 15 claims
Interests
28
4 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 8 | |
| Economy | 7 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 3 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 3 | |
| Cost of Living | 2 | |
| Medical Ethics | 2 | |
| Rural Services | 1 | |
| Universal Credit | 1 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Jobs | 8 | 1,757 |
| Culture Community | 4 | 1,345 |
| Environment | 2 | 1,238 |
| Defence | 9 | 1,084 |
| Local Government | 5 | 452 |
| Crime | 4 | 376 |
| Immigration | 3 | 292 |
| Education | 2 | 267 |
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: Third ReadingMPs voted on the Third Reading of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill — the final Commons vote on whether to pass the assisted dyin… | Free vote | Aye |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third ReadingMPs voted to pass the Tobacco and Vapes Bill at its final stage in the Commons. The Bill aims to create a 'smokefree generation' by graduall… | Free vote | Aye |
| 29 Nov 2024 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second ReadingMPs voted on whether to give the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill its Second Reading, which would allow terminally ill adults in Eng… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Start-ups and Scale-ups: Access to New MarketsAt the recent India AI summit, I was delighted to participate in an event, with the Deputy Prime Minister, highlighting the opportunities for British and Indian growing technology … Economy JobsTechnologyCulture Community | 80 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Service ChildrenCan I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks and thank her for her thoughtful answer? I know that we both share a desire to honour the service of those in our armed… EducationDefence | 144 |
| 02 Mar 2026 | Service Children1. What steps she is taking to support the education of service children. EducationDefence | 13 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | Topical QuestionsRichmond, North Yorkshire, is home to brilliant cultural assets like Richmond castle, the Georgian Theatre Royal, the Station and the Green Howards Museum. It has a unique place in… Culture CommunityEducationHealth | 110 |
| 23 Feb 2026 | AntisemitismI recently had the privilege of spending some time with the Jewish community of Stamford Hill. Those conversations reinforced that we must, as the Minister rightly said, do more to… CrimeCulture Community | 93 |
| 02 Feb 2026 | UkraineOur Ukrainian friends want not just to physically rebuild after this devastating war, but to recover with a modernised, reformed economy that can attract investment and support the… DefenceEconomy Jobs | 95 |
| 08 Jan 2026 | Local Bus ServicesIn my rural north Yorkshire constituency, community bus providers—such as Stokesley Community Care, Hambleton Community Action, Reeth and District Community Transport and the Littl… TransportLocal Government | 86 |
| 07 Jan 2026 | Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI thank the Defence Secretary for his statement, and specifically on Ukraine may I commend him, the Prime Minister and the Government for their continued efforts? The whole House w… DefenceEconomy Jobs | 137 |
| 02 Dec 2025 | Cyber-attacks: Global ResponseIn the past 12 months, nationally significant cyber-incidents have doubled, many backed by hostile foreign states, as the Minister will know. The National Cyber Force is clear that… TechnologyDefence | 88 |
| 24 Nov 2025 | Topical QuestionsThe Great Ayton allotments group received funding from the community ownership fund last year. As the deadline for disbursing the funds approaches, delays in a related planning app… HousingLocal GovernmentFiscal Policy | 63 |
| 05 Nov 2025 | EngagementsI thank the Deputy Prime Minister for joining me at a recent event in Parliament to support the work of Prostate Cancer Research, a charity of which I am an ambassador. He and I bo… CrimeImmigrationDefence | 95 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Public Sector ReformIn my constituency, organisations such as Just the Job, Yatton House, Northdale and Chopsticks provide valuable services for adults with complex disabilities and learning difficult… Economy JobsTechnologySocial Care | 71 |
| 14 Oct 2025 | UkraineI welcome the Foreign Secretary to her new role and commend her on a very strong statement. I welcome the progress being made by the G7 Finance Ministers in DC on seizing Russian s… DefenceEnergyFiscal Policy | 175 |
| 03 Sept 2025 | Climate Change: Food SecurityI recently visited the Dinsdale family farm to talk to the group of hard-working dairy farmers who provide milk to the Wensleydale Creamery to make their famous Yorkshire cheese. I… AgricultureEnvironmentCost Of Living | 96 |
| 31 Aug 2025 | Middle EastThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and I know that the whole House will want to join me in wishing you a very happy birthday. I warmly welcome and support what the Foreign Secretary … DefenceOther | 140 |
D · Written questions
No written questions tabled by this MP in our records.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 2 | 166,813 | 100.0% |
| Office Costs | 12 | 0 | 0.0% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 2 | 5,263 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 12 | 0 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 261 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 261 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 150 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 138 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -138 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -138 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -150 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -150 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -261 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | -261 | Paid |
| 28 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 138 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 150 | Paid |
| 17 Sept 2024 | Staffing Pooled staffing services | Policy Research Unit (Conservative) | 1,715 | Paid |
| 22 Apr 2024 | Staffing Pooled staffing services | Policy Research Unit (Conservative) | 3,548 | 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.
1. Employment and earnings20 entries
04 Nov 2025
Role, work or services: Senior Advisor
From: 9 October 2025.
Payer: Microsoft Corporation, 1 Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052, United States of America
ACOBA consulted: Yes
Additional information: Any payments will be listed below.
(Registered 29 October 2025)
10 Mar 2026
Payment: £8,496.24 Part payment of a quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences
Received on: 11 February 2026. Hours: 30 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses, so not for hours worked.
(Registered 3 March 2026)
24 Feb 2026
Remuneration: £1,096,544.13 a year This amount has been converted from the original currency of dollars into pound sterling (GBP) using the spot rate on 02 February 2026 and is for services provided for the first 6 months period of the contract (i.e. July - December 2025)
From: 8 July 2025.
Hours: 175 hrs a year These are estimated hours
Paid directly to: a charity
(Registered 16 February 2026)
13 Feb 2026
Remuneration: 3,547 shares in total over the year, based on a vesting schedule. Amount of payment below is based on the private market valuation of the Company at commencement of contract. Value calculated in USD and converted to GBP at current market rate, value £373,000 a year
From: 26 September 2025. Until: 26 September 2026.
Hours: 70 hrs a year Estimated and approximate hours
Donated to: a charity
(Registered 9 January 2026)
08 Oct 2025
Payment: £40,578.73 quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences.
Received on: 19 August 2025. Hours: 30 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses so not for hours worked.
(Registered 24 September 2025)
02 Sept 2025
Payment: £40,803.94 quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences.
Received on: 21 July 2025. Hours: 30 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses so not for hours worked.
(Registered 18 August 2025)
13 Feb 2026
Role, work or services: Senior Advisor
From: 9 October 2025.
Payer: Anthropic Public Benefit Corporation (Artificial intelligence company), Anthropic PBC, 548 Market Street, PMB 90375, San Francisco, California, USA
ACOBA consulted: Yes
(Registered 29 October 2025)
03 Feb 2026
Payment: £27,400.66 Part of a quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences.
Received on: 16 January 2026. Hours: 20 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses so not for hours worked.
(Registered 30 January 2026)
03 Feb 2026
Remuneration: £28,500 a quarter
From: 21 October 2025. Until: 12 October 2027.
Hours: 5 hrs a week Hours worked are estimated
Donated to: a charity
(Registered 2 February 2026)
16 Dec 2025
Payment: £13,984.52 Part payment of the quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences.
Received on: 24 November 2025. Hours: 10 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses, so not for hours worked.
(Registered 3 December 2025)
16 Dec 2025
Payment: £128,536.66
Received on: 26 November 2025. Hours: 5 hrs.
Ultimate payer: Sportico Media LLC, Sportico Media, LLC. 11175 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90025
(Registered 3 December 2025)
18 Nov 2025
Payment: £41,791.42 Quarterly stipend to cover expenses, including travel, necessary to attend meetings and conferences.
Received on: 7 November 2025. Hours: 30 hrs This payment is purely to cover expenses, so not for hours worked.
(Registered 10 November 2025)
04 Nov 2025
Role, work or services: Sunday Times columnist
From: 21 October 2025.
Payer: Times Media Limited, 1 London Bridge Street, London SE1 9GF
ACOBA consulted: Yes
(Registered 29 October 2025)
21 Oct 2025
Payment: £141,000
Received on: 16 October 2025. Hours: 5 hrs.
Ultimate payer: NDTV, W-17, 2nd Floor, Greater Kailash - I, New Delhi, 110048, India
(Registered 20 October 2025)
05 Aug 2025
Role, work or services: Senior Advisor
From: 8 July 2025.
Payer: Goldman Sachs International (Investment Bank), Plumtree Court, 25 Shoe Lane, London EC4A 4AU
ACOBA consulted: Yes
(Registered 25 July 2025)
01 Aug 2025
Role, work or services: William C. Edwards Distinguished Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution, Stanford University
From: 21 January 2025.
Payer: Hoover Institution, 434 Galvez Mall Stanford University Stanford, CA 94305-6003
ACOBA consulted: Yes
Additional information: Any payments will be listed below.
(Registered 18 February 2025)
17 Jun 2025
Payment: £188,476.20
Received on: 19 May 2025. Hours: 4 hrs.
Ultimate payer: Chosun Media, The Chosunilbo, 30 Sejong-daero 21 gil, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea
(Registered 11 June 2025)
17 Jun 2025
Payment: £156,435.24
Received on: 15 May 2025. Hours: 2.5 hrs.
Ultimate payer: Makena Capital, Makena Capital Management LLP, 2755 Sand Hill Road, Suite 200, Menlo Park, CA 94025 USA
(Registered 11 June 2025)
13 May 2025
Role, work or services: Speaking
Payer: Washington Speakers Bureau, 1275 New Jersey Ave SE, Suite 403 Washington, DC 20003
ACOBA consulted: Yes
(Registered 29 April 2025)
13 May 2025
Payment: £160,750 Payment for a Speaking Engagement
Received on: 8 April 2025. Hours: 3 hrs.
Ultimate payer: Bain Capital, 200 Clarendon Street, Boston, MA 02116 USA
(Registered 29 April 2025)
6. Land and property portfolio with a value over £100,000 and where indicated, the portfolio provides a rental income of over £10,000 a year1 entry
18 Apr 2024
Type of land/property: Residential property (flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
(Registered 5 June 2015)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital1 entry
11 Dec 2024
Name of company or organisation: The Office of Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak
Nature of business: A company to support our ongoing public activities and engagements
Held jointly with or on behalf of: Jointly with my wife
Interest held: from 5 November 2024
(Registered 28 November 2024)
8. Miscellaneous6 entries
10 Mar 2026
Unpaid appointment to the President of Ukraine’s International Advisory Council for the Economic Renewal of Ukraine.
Date interest arose: 26 February 2026
(Registered 3 March 2026)
04 Nov 2025
Member of the Bloomberg New Economy Forum Advisory Board. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 16 October 2025
(Registered 29 October 2025)
25 Feb 2025
Member of the World Leaders Circle at the Blavatnik School of Government. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 21 January 2025
(Registered 18 February 2025)
11 Dec 2024
Unpaid director of The Office of Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, a company to support our ongoing public activities and engagements
Date interest arose: 5 November 2024
(Registered 28 November 2024)
18 Apr 2024
A Person with Significant Control of C&UCO Services Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 24 October 2022
(Registered 20 September 2023)
18 Apr 2024
A Person with Significant Control of C&UCO Management Limited. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 24 October 2022
(Registered 20 September 2023)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 14 wards, 14 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catterick Village Brompton On Swale | Carl Les | Conservative and Unionist Party | 760 | 05 May 2022 |
| Great Ayton | Heather Moorhouse | Conservative and Unionist Party | 990 | 05 May 2022 |
| Hipswell Colburn | Kevin Foster | Green Party of England and Wales | 559 | 05 May 2022 |
| Hutton Rudby Osmotherley | David Hugill | Conservative and Unionist Party | 954 | 28 Sept 2023 |
| Leyburn Middleham | Karin Sedgwick | Conservative and Unionist Party | 815 | 05 May 2022 |
| Morton On Swale Appleton Wiske | Annabel Susan Wilkinson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,292 | 05 May 2022 |
| North Richmondshire | Angus Thompson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,335 | 05 May 2022 |
| Northallerton North Brompton | Steve Watson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 616 | 05 May 2022 |
| Northallerton South | Caroline Anne Dickinson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 751 | 05 May 2022 |
| Richmond | Stuart Parsons | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,106 | 05 May 2022 |
| Romanby | Peter Robert Wilkinson | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,035 | 05 May 2022 |
| Scotton Lower Wensleydale | Tom Jones | Conservative and Unionist Party | 643 | 05 May 2022 |
| Stokesley | Bryn Griffiths | Liberal Democrats | 1,202 | 05 May 2022 |
| Upper Dales | Yvonne Peacock | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,125 | 05 May 2022 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 93,752 | Electorate 73,886 (2024) |
| Median age | 49 | years |
| Degree-educated | 34.9% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 96.0% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 68.1% | households |
| Private-rented | 18.9% | households |
| Social-rented | 13.0% | households |
| Employment rate | 56.7% | 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.