What assessment he has made of whether funding for epilepsy research is proportionate to the prevalence of epilepsy.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 8 Jun 2017
Bambos Charalambous.
Labour Party MP for Southgate and Wood Green.
Commons votes
421/521
81% attendance · top 28% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
133
across 73 debates · 22,578 words
Written Qs
59
51 answered · 8 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their councils.
Bambos Charalambous is the Labour MP for Southgate and Wood Green, and has been an MP continually since 8 June 2017.
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.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Charalambous broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
28 Apr
Use of Shops for Illegal Activities
“Calls for greater enforcement powers for local authorities, support for trading standards officers, and a framework enabling better communication between local government and polic…”
22 Apr
Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
“Raises the specific issue of epilepsy deaths in custodial settings and advocates for education and training to improve awareness among prison staff and healthcare workers.”
14 Apr
Hidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCA
“The FCA deliberately colluded with banks to keep hidden credit liabilities concealed and reduce compensation; the regulator failed to act with integrity and must reopen the redress…”
22 Jan
International Day of Education
“UK must protect foundational learning funding and maintain support for Global Partnership for Education and Education Cannot Wait despite aid cuts, as education is transformative f…”
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.
@bambosmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 26 posts
Celebratory → warm, supportive
Labour Party26
Posts
22
Substantive
6
Health
Most supports
Labour government 2
Commonwealth Scholarship programme 1
Dementia UK 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Health | measured | “This #NationalEpilepsyWeek, I'm calling for fair research investment. Too many face barriers to timely healthcare & equal outcomes. With 630,000 people in the …” |
| 20 May | Social Care | celebratory | “Proud to support @fosteringnet.bsky.social's Foster Care Fortnight, as well as every fantastic foster carer in Southgate & Wood Green. London urgently needs hu…” |
| 19 May | Crime | celebratory | “Fantastic to see such targeted action on this issue. Our petition from local residents in #Enfield and #Haringey called for action like this from Govt. While I…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Charalambous 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Administration Committee | Member | Select |
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Charalambous sits on 2.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 24 | 40.7% |
| Treasury | 12 | 20.3% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 6 | 10.2% |
| Ministry of Justice | 6 | 10.2% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 3 | 5.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 5.1% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 3.4% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 1.7% |
Most recent.
Whether his Department plans to increase funding opportunities for epilepsy research.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the April 2026 business rates revaluation and the withdrawal of Retail, Hospitality and Leisure relief on post offices, including on small and rural branches.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the High Streets Strategy will include a policy on business rates support for post offices.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
English National Opera 6 February 2026 |
The Football Association Premier League Ltd 21 January 2026 |
Morphou Municipality Name of donor: Morphou Municipality
Address of donor: 2 Aglantzias Avenue, 2108 Aglantzia, Nicosia Cyprus
Estimate of the probable value (… |
House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus Name of donor: House of Representatives of the Republic of Cyprus
Address of donor: 1102 Nicosia, Cyprus
Estimate of the probable value (o… |
Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch)
Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch)
Date interest arose: 16 October 2024
(Registered 31 October… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 24 Feb 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 237,549 | 88.2% |
| Office Costs | 31,719 | 11.8% |
| Total · 57 claims | 269,268 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Charalambous on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Southgate and Wood Green | 23,337 | 51.1% | Won |
| 2019 | Enfield, Southgate | 22,923 | 48.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Enfield, Southgate | 24,989 | 51.7% | Won |
| 2015 | Enfield, Southgate | 17,871 | 39.0% | Lost |
| 2010 | Enfield, Southgate | 14,302 | 32.3% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Southgate and Wood Green.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bambos CharalambousWON | Lab | 23,337 | 51.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Southgate and Wood Green →
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
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 22,578 words
17 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
17 Jul 2024 → 20 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
59 tabled · 51 answered
59 tabled · 51 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
2 current
2 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£269,268 · FY 24_25
£269,268 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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