The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024

Anna Gelderd.

Labour Party MP for South East Cornwall.

Anna Gelderd
PlaceSouth East Cornwall
Blueskyannagelderdmp.bsky.social
ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
354/521
68% attendance · top 64% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
273
across 100 debates · 21,677 words
Written Qs
291
273 answered · 18 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Labour Party MP in Liberal Democrats-controlled territory.

Anna Gelderd is the Labour MP for South East Cornwall, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.354 divisions · most recent 23 Mar 2026

By issue — what do they vote on most?

Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.

Taxation76
Economy66
Employment44
Crime & Policing35
Constitution and Democracy32
Education28
Welfare and Benefits22
Defence and Foreign Affairs21

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Gelderd broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.273 contributions · 100 debates · 21,677 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs12,530
Defence5,951
Environment5,735
Local Government5,569
Agriculture4,733
Culture Community4,430
Fiscal Policy3,880
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

4 Mar

St Piran’s Day

Emphasises Cornwall's role in the green revolution and celebrates Cornish innovation as central to future industrial strategy.

92 words·Read
2 Feb

Tolled Crossings and Regional Connectivity

Tolls on Tamar crossings create unfair barriers for rural residents accessing jobs and services; advocates for devolved powers, grant funding, debt relief, and improved digital/rai

2,474 words·Read
22 Jan

Fishing Industry

Emphasized need for fair quota allocation to small inshore fishermen, proper funding mechanisms for skills and new entrants, support for industry-led science partnerships, and meas

2,103 words·Read
9 Dec

Network Rail Timetable Changes: Rural Communities

Rural areas like South East Cornwall face unique isolation challenges; replacement services must be properly coordinated with timetable changes and tailored to local geography.

494 words·Read
Showing 4 of 273·All 273 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @annagelderdmp.bsky.social

Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.

@annagelderdmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 79 posts
Measured warm, supportive
Labour Party
79
Posts
76
Substantive
10
Economy & Jobs
Most criticises
South West Water 5
Most supports
government 4
Labour government 3
Santander 2

Recent substantive posts.

WhenTopicToneExcerpt
22 MayCulture CommunitycelebratoryCongratulations to The Story of Emily in Liskeard for receiving the Outstanding Achievement Award at the 32nd Annual Thea Awards across the pond in Florida!
21 MayDefencemeasuredDuring the debate of the King’s Speech this week, I made it clear that we must ensure our digital defence is as well prepared as our physical capabilities. In…
20 MayLocal GovernmentmeasuredSome group discussions I’ve held recently: ✅ SEND Roundtable – engaged with parents and education professionals ✅ Bus Roundtable – brought together bus comp…
Showing 3 of 76·All 76 substantive posts
§ 04Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Gelderd holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 05Written questions.291 tabled · 273 answered · 15 Nov 2024 → 29 May 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs7726.5%
Department of Health and Social Care4013.7%
Treasury227.6%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government217.2%
Department for Education186.2%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office175.8%
Department for Work and Pensions165.5%
Department for Transport155.2%

Most recent.

29 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of waiting times at the Laurels Gender Identity Clinic on patients.

Awaiting answer.

29 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending

What support is available to people facing financial hardship as a result of delays in the processing of medical driving licence renewals by the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency.

Awaiting answer.

21 May 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Pending

Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of chemical pollutants in water bodies on human health and the environment.

Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Pending

What guidance his Department has published on accessing financial assistance where delays have caused hardship for people awaiting Civil Service pension payments.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 291·All 291 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.3 declared interests · £153k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Climate Parliament
Name of donor: Climate Parliament Address of donor: 167-169 Great Portland Street, 5th Floor, London W1W 5PF Estimate of the probable valu…
Japan APPG
Name of donor: Japan APPG Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): …
International Conservation Caucus Foundation
Name of donor: International Conservation Caucus Foundation Address of donor: 2nd Floor Parkgates, Bury New Road, Prestwich, Manchester M25…

Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing122,69779.9%
Accommodation12,9698.4%
Office Costs10,8997.1%
MP Travel4,0592.6%
Staff Travel1,9531.3%
Total · 197 claims153,488100%
Showing 6 of 197·All 197 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Gelderd on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.1 contest · 2024, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024South East Cornwall15,67031.8%Won

2024 — full result, South East Cornwall.

CandidateVotes%
Anna GelderdWONLab15,67031.8

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South East Cornwall

Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 21,677 words
8 Sept 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
291 tabled · 273 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
3 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£153,488 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL