Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether there will be ministerial attendance at the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP17) in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia in August.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 5 May 2005
Kerry McCarthy.
Labour Party MP for Bristol East.
Commons votes
428/521
82% attendance · top 24% of MPs
Party alignment
56%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
129
across 43 debates · 29,650 words
Written Qs
89
88 answered · 1 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in Green Party of England and Wales-controlled territory.
Kerry McCarthy is the Labour MP for Bristol East, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
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 McCarthy broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2026 | Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025 | No | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
27 Apr
Ernest Bevin
“Bevin deserves greater celebration in Bristol and across the country, particularly for his union work and rise from poverty to Foreign Secretary.”
15 Apr
Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
“Raises a specific question about whether TDDI regulations cover mental health crises and drug-related incidents at festivals, seeking CQC clarification.”
5 Feb
Topical Questions
“Raises concerns about illegal seafood imports linked to criminality and seeks ministerial engagement on tackling illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing.”
21 Jan
Animal Welfare Strategy for England
“Supportive of strategy but seeking clarity on timescales, legislation type, and implementation mechanisms; raised concerns about excessive consultation and systemic issues in dairy…”
None recorded
McCarthy holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 26 | 29.2% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 16 | 18.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 9 | 10.1% |
| Ministry of Justice | 9 | 10.1% |
| Department for Education | 8 | 9.0% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 5 | 5.6% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 4.5% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 4 | 4.5% |
Most recent.
What her Department's timetable is for responding to the Setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body consultation.
The department is currently preparing the response to the public consultation on setting up the School Support Staff Negotiating Body for publication.
What discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on allowing prisoners to have virtual visits with their children through longer and high-quality video calls.
Ministry of Justice Ministers have frequent discussions with prison staff on all aspects of the prison experience. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) encourages prisons to make the experience of those visiting prisoners the …read full →
What discussions he has had with representatives from prisons on making prison visits more suitable for children and families.
Ministry of Justice Ministers have frequent discussions with prison staff on all aspects of the prison experience. His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS) encourages prisons to make the experience of those visiting prisoners the …read full →
Register of interests.
The Football Association 4 April 2025 |
Bristol City Football Club 8 March 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 249,069 | 80.5% |
| Accommodation | 27,545 | 8.9% |
| Office Costs | 27,055 | 8.7% |
| MP Travel | 4,052 | 1.3% |
| Staff Travel | 1,781 | 0.6% |
| Total · 84 claims | 309,502 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 2 Jun | When he plans to publish the Government's response to the consultation entitled Voluntary carbon and nature markets: raising integrity. | Tabled | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Tue 2 Jun | Topical slot — question of McCarthy’s choice on the day. | Topical | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Thu 4 Jun | Topical slot — question of McCarthy’s choice on the day. | Topical | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bristol East | 20,748 | 45.0% | Won |
| 2019 | Bristol East | 27,717 | 53.1% | Won |
| 2017 | Bristol East | 30,847 | 60.7% | Won |
| 2015 | Bristol East | 18,148 | 39.3% | Won |
| 2010 | Bristol East | 16,471 | 36.6% | Won |
2024 — full result, Bristol East.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerry McCarthyWON | Lab | 20,748 | 45.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bristol East →
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 · 29,650 words
9 Sept 2024 → 27 Apr 2026
9 Sept 2024 → 27 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
89 tabled · 88 answered
89 tabled · 88 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
2 entries
2 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£309,502 · FY 24_25
£309,502 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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