Labour Party MP for Eltham and Chislehurst.
Clive Efford is the Labour MP for Eltham and Chislehurst, and has been an MP continually since 1 May 1997.
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 Efford broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Second Reading | No | vs party |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Reasoned Amendment at Second Reading | Yes | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Parliament united behind the Humble Address; government must guarantee no documents are being withheld and that civil service obstruction has ceased.”
“Commends the minister's progress while stressing the need to listen to community concerns and adapt processes; requests continued engagement with the all-party parliamentary group …”
“Only way to provide secure and cheap energy is secure domestic supply through renewables; government should remain open to assisting constituents and businesses if they face severe…”
“Supports housing growth but concerned that rail station development presumptions could threaten sports grounds and local recreational facilities that serve wider communities.”
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.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 May | Cost of Living | celebratory | “Good for families and our hospitality and entertainment industries. I’m very proud that we’ve made family days out much cheaper this summer.” |
| 19 May | Health | empathetic | “A privilege to be invited to @StPaulsLondon for a service of recognition, remembrance and reflection for all those infected and affected by the UK contaminated …” |
| 14 May | Mp Performance | measured | “Now that there’s a possible path for @AndyBurnhamGM to get back into parliament, can we now stop the resignations and abuse of the leader and get back to the jo…” |
Select, joint and other committees Efford 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Chair | Select |
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Member | Select |
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Efford chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 7 | 43.8% |
| Cabinet Office | 4 | 25.0% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 12.5% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 1 | 6.3% |
| Home Office | 1 | 6.3% |
| Treasury | 1 | 6.3% |
What steps have been taken towards implementing Recommendation 9 of the Infected Blood Inquiry.
It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare…read full →
What progress he has made on establishing functioning multi-disciplinary networks to ensure best practice is followed in the treatment and care of haemophilia.
It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare…read full →
What consideration he has given to supporting the National Haemophilia Database through additional central funding.
It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare…read full →
What progress is being made in replacing plasma-derived products with recombinant coagulation factor products, where clinically appropriate, in accordance with Recommendation 9 of the Infected Blood Inquiry Report.
It is crucial we protect the safety of haemophilia care, and the Government is committed to implementing recommendation 9 of the 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry report.The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare…read full →
Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1885) Limited 14 March 2026 |
Millwall Football and Athletic Company (1885) Limited 21 February 2026 |
English Football League 25 May 2025 |
Trustee of Millwall Community Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Trustee of Millwall Community Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 1 December 2014
(Registered 30 January 2025) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 241,434 | 90.3% |
| Office Costs | 25,190 | 9.4% |
| MP Travel | 685 | 0.3% |
| Total · 55 claims | 267,308 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Efford on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Eltham and Chislehurst | 20,069 | 44.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Eltham | 20,550 | 47.0% | Won |
| 2017 | Eltham | 25,128 | 54.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Eltham | 18,393 | 42.6% | Won |
| 2010 | Eltham | 17,416 | 41.5% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clive EffordWON | Lab | 20,069 | 44.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Eltham and Chislehurst →