Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Harrow East.
Bob Blackman is the Conservative MP for Harrow East, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Blackman broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Advocated for swift delivery of statutory instrument to complete abolition of the Vagrancy Act 1824 and requested Government time for backbench business committee debates.”
“Committed to ensuring backbenchers can debate issues of their choosing and seeking rapid committee establishment through swift appointment of whip-nominated members.”
“Proscription of IRGC is overdue; demands action against Iranian-linked charities, assets, and asks why the Iranian embassy remains open despite funding and organising threats to Je…”
“Chair of the Backbench Business Committee welcomed the changes, particularly the extension of statement deadlines and alignment of committee tenure, while cautiously noting the gov…”
Select, joint and other committees Blackman currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Administration Committee | Member | Select |
| Backbench Business Committee | Chair | Select |
| Backbench Business Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Blackman chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 101 | 38.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 59 | 22.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 16 | 6.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 15 | 5.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 14 | 5.3% |
| Home Office | 12 | 4.5% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 9 | 3.4% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 8 | 3.0% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has conducted a written equality or non-discrimination assessment of UK ODA spending on Palestine covering differential provision of infrastructure, legal advocacy, protection services, and educational support between Palestinian and Jewish communities in Area C.
Awaiting answer.
What figures the Animals in Science Regulation Unit holds on the number of service project licences granted under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 in each of the last five years.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what published outputs have been produced under the programme “Palestinian Bedouin at risk of forced displacement: IHL vulnerabilities, ICC possibilities” (GB-GOV-13-OODA-AHRC-C4WCAGQ-R6SBCMZ-AYRNVWK); whether a value for money assessment was conducted before approval; and whether the programme’s stated objective of engaging with the ICC’s work is consistent with UK ODA eligibility criteria.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what outputs the Palestine Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning programme (PALMEL, GB-GOV-1-400409) has produced to date on value for money of UK-funded programmes in Palestine; and whether any such assessment covers differential provision of services between communities in Area C.
Awaiting answer.
Mr Siavosh Rajabi 13 March 2026 |
Ascot 5 September 2025 |
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Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 268,549 | 85.8% |
| Office Costs | 42,705 | 13.6% |
| MP Travel | 1,290 | 0.4% |
| Staff Travel | 539 | 0.2% |
| Total · 142 claims | 313,082 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed 3 Jun | If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. | Tabled | Prime Minister |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Harrow East | 25,466 | 53.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Harrow East | 26,935 | 54.4% | Won |
| 2017 | Harrow East | 25,129 | 49.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Harrow East | 24,668 | 50.3% | Won |
| 2010 | Harrow East | 21,435 | 44.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bob BlackmanWON | Con | 25,466 | 53.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Harrow East →