Bournemouth East / data
Tom Hayes · Labour Party · sitting since 04 Jul 2024 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
659days
from 04 Jul 2024
Divisions
430
of 504 possible
Attendance
85%
74 absent / paired
Whip alignment
100%
vs party majority
Speeches
228
141 debates
Written Qs
530
530 answered
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£222k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 63 claims
Interests
0
Register
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 86 | |
| Economy | 78 | |
| Crime & Policing | 43 | |
| Employment | 39 | |
| Education | 37 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 29 | |
| Constitution and Democracy | 26 | |
| Energy | 22 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Economy Jobs | 59 | 16,962 |
| Culture Community | 17 | 12,458 |
| Local Government | 36 | 11,814 |
| Social Care | 32 | 9,696 |
| Health | 26 | 8,915 |
| Crime | 25 | 8,575 |
| Defence | 19 | 8,134 |
| Fiscal Policy | 24 | 7,165 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | Ground-mounted Solar Panels: AlternativesI feel that we are slightly misrepresenting the argument. There is no debate about choosing between food security and energy security. The National Farmers Union states that if sol… EnergyAgricultureEnvironment | 74 |
| 14 Apr 2026 | Ground-mounted Solar Panels: AlternativesI do not want us to keep talking around each other, but the hon. Lady is missing the point again about the quantity of agricultural land that can be taken out of agricultural use. … EnergyAgricultureEnvironment | 96 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | Oil and GasI thank the hon. Member for giving way. I am a fan of his work, but I do have to ask this question. The Conservatives and Reform would have joined the American-led war of choice wi… EnergyEconomy JobsEnvironment | 78 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fuel DutyIn a pithy sentence, will the hon. Gentleman describe the mission of the Conservative party? Cost Of LivingTransportFiscal Policy | 15 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fuel DutyI think the point that my hon. Friend the Member for Cowdenbeath and Kirkcaldy (Melanie Ward) was making is that, contrary to what the hon. Member said, the majority of parents of … Cost Of LivingTransportFiscal Policy | 95 |
| 18 Mar 2026 | Fuel DutyWhich of the five recent Conservative Prime Ministers gave Bradford council the right to introduce a clean air zone? Cost Of LivingTransportFiscal Policy | 19 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble AddressFor five years before my election, I led services for adult survivors of childhood sexual abuse. It is a cause that means a lot to me, and I know it is a cause that means a lot to … Mp PerformanceFiscal PolicyCrime | 185 |
| 16 Mar 2026 | Strait of HormuzThe Government have learned from the missteps of Iraq, whereas the Conservatives and Reform would repeat them. The Prime Minister is de-escalating in line with the national interes… DefenceEnergyCost Of Living | 99 |
| 11 Mar 2026 | Royal Mail: Universal Service ObligationAs the Labour Member of Parliament for Bournemouth East, I stand by my posties here in the House of Commons and thank them for their dedication and diligence, which stands in sharp… UtilitiesLabour MarketEconomy Jobs | 101 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Type 1 Diabetes: Infant TestingI thank the 143 constituents who signed this petition. I am representing my constituent David. His son fell unwell, but the GP surgery did not recognise the symptoms and he had to … HealthSocial Care | 111 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Middle East: Economic UpdateI respect the Conservatives who are calling for de-escalation, but they need to have a word with their leader, who wanted to sign Britain up to a war of choice with changing goals … Cost Of LivingEconomy JobsDefence | 102 |
| 09 Mar 2026 | Immigration PolicySome say that this Government are controlling our borders in spite of our progressive values, but no, we are securing our borders because it is in line with our Labour values. In m… Immigration | 79 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | Topical QuestionsT5. Will the Minister join me in congratulating Ryan Cornish and Elliott Prentice, who are the Members of Youth Parliament for Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, and their deputi… TechnologyEconomy JobsDefence | 58 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | UK-EU Emission Trading SystemsThe EU’s carbon budget amendment mechanism came into being on 1 January. It affects the IFA2 interconnector between Britain and France, which I visited recently. CBAM is a trade bl… EnergyEconomy JobsEnvironment | 121 |
| 05 Mar 2026 | UK-EU Emission Trading Systems16. What recent discussions he has with the European Commission on linking UK and EU emission trading systems. EnergyEconomy JobsEnvironment | 18 |
D · Written questions
Top departments
| Department | Questions | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Education | 97 | 18.3% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 96 | 18.1% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 64 | 12.1% |
| Home Office | 46 | 8.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 35 | 6.6% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 33 | 6.2% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 31 | 5.8% |
| Department for Transport | 30 | 5.7% |
Most recent
| Date | Department | Question | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Ofwat and other regulatory agencies enforce compliance with the Urban Waste Water Treatment (England and Wales) Regulations. | Answered |
| 10 Mar 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he can release the data for payouts by HM Prison and Probation Service for funerals for prisoners who died in custody from 2010-2024. | Answered |
| 26 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how they intend to respond to the findings of the McGrail Inquiry that found “grossly improper” and “sinister” interventions by the Chief Minister of Gibraltar… | Answered |
| 20 Jan 2026 | Department for Work and Pensions | To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to help support welfare claimants with learning difficulties during the migration process to Universal Credit. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Ministry of Justice | To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with trade unions on the experiences of staff in his Department. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the LGBTQI Solidarity Fund on (a) the rights of and (b) protections for LGBTQI people. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK's global role in advancing LGBTQI rights. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the number of countries introducing new anti-LGBTQI rights measures. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Equal, Safe and Free Fund on (a) the rights of and (b) protections for LGBTQI people. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the UK's ability to promote and protect the rights of LGBTQI communities abroad. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Department for Culture, Media and Sport | To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her Department is taking to increase the competitiveness of the (a) visual effects and (b) animation industry. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that Jimmy Lai obtains legal access to British consular support. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her Chinese counterpart on Jimmy Lai’s treatment in prison. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to help secure the release of Jimmy Lai. | Answered |
| 19 Jan 2026 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made contingency plans to support democracy in Iran. | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office Costs | 31 | 22,458 | 10.1% |
| Staffing | 6 | 177,905 | 80.1% |
| Accommodation | 15 | 17,341 | 7.8% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 2,316 | 1.0% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 2,001 | 0.9% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 5 | 15,615 |
| Rent | Accommodation | 8 | 13,779 |
| Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Office Costs | 3 | 9,021 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 5 | 5,427 |
| Recruitment Services &Costs | Office Costs | 2 | 5,130 |
| Pooled staffing services | Staffing | 1 | 3,000 |
| Hotel - London | Accommodation | 4 | 2,164 |
| Rent | Office Costs | 1 | 1,184 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 6 | 1,070 |
| Utilities | Accommodation | 2 | 783 |
| Council tax | Accommodation | 1 | 616 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 9 | 415 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Utilities | Dual Fuel | 248 | Paid |
| 08 Apr 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Professional & consultancy | 5,100 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -1,621 | Paid |
| 27 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 596 | Paid |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 472 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 2,651 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,200 | Paid |
| 25 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 722 | Paid |
| 24 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Installing of electric sockets, lights, water boiler, emergency lighting | 2,300 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Mop & Bucket, and a hoover for the office | 76 | Paid |
| 16 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | Works done to create constituency office including a meeting room, kitchen & plastering | 6,645 | Paid |
| 14 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Rent | [***] - FASTER PAYMENT RENT £3,857.53 FOR 5/3/25 - 31/5/2025 - [***] [200011495-3] | 1,184 | Paid |
| 13 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Equipment - purchase | Office furniture | 986 | Paid |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 50 | Paid |
| 11 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Hospitality | Drinks for the constituents attending the meeting | 30 | Paid |
| 06 Mar 2025 | Staffing Bought-in services | Professional & consultancy | 5,100 | Paid |
| 27 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | A set of 3 ring folders for Tom´s Committee notes | 10 | Paid |
| 26 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 60 | Paid |
| 25 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,200 | Paid |
| 24 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Council tax | Council Tax For London Flat 2024/2025 | 616 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
No financial interests declared by this MP.
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 9 wards, 18 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boscombe East Pokesdown | Eleanor Connolly | Labour Party | 1,232 | 04 May 2023 |
| Boscombe East Pokesdown | George S Farquhar | Labour Party | 1,465 | 04 May 2023 |
| Boscombe West | Gillian Mary Martin | Labour Party | 627 | 04 May 2023 |
| Boscombe West | Patrick Canavan | Labour Party | 629 | 04 May 2023 |
| East Cliff Springbourne | Sara Louise Armstrong | Green Party of England and Wales | 817 | 29 Jun 2023 |
| East Southbourne Tuckton | Bernadette Patricia Nanovo | Liberal Democrats | 1,660 | 04 May 2023 |
| East Southbourne Tuckton | Judy Richardson | Liberal Democrats | 1,642 | 04 May 2023 |
| Littledown Iford | Bobbie Dove | Conservative and Unionist Party | 892 | 04 May 2023 |
| Littledown Iford | Lawrence Williams | Conservative and Unionist Party | 940 | 04 May 2023 |
| Moordown | Alice Kate Salmon | Green Party of England and Wales | 1,089 | 04 May 2023 |
| Moordown | Joe Salmon | Green Party of England and Wales | 904 | 04 May 2023 |
| Muscliff Strouden Park | Brian George Castle | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,058 | 04 May 2023 |
| Muscliff Strouden Park | Kieron Wilson | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,595 | 04 May 2023 |
| Muscliff Strouden Park | Lisa Northover | Independent Berwick Hills Resident | 1,227 | 04 May 2023 |
| Queens Park | Alasdair Keddie | Green Party of England and Wales | 809 | 04 May 2023 |
| Queens Park | Sharon Carr-Brown | Labour Party | 808 | 04 May 2023 |
| West Southbourne | Brian Chick | Liberal Democrats | 1,250 | 04 May 2023 |
| West Southbourne | Jeff Hanna | Liberal Democrats | 1,209 | 04 May 2023 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 97,871 | Electorate 72,354 (2024) |
| Median age | 40 | years |
| Degree-educated | 34.7% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 88.0% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 57.0% | households |
| Private-rented | 34.0% | households |
| Social-rented | 9.0% | households |
| Employment rate | 57.5% | 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.