Labour Party MP for Leeds East.
Richard Burgon is the Labour MP for Leeds East, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
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 Burgon broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2026 | Privilege | Yes | vs party |
| 28 Apr 2026 | Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026 | No | vs party |
| 22 Apr 2026 | Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X | No | vs party |
Source · Hansard
“Seeking direct answer on whether Morgan McSweeney had security vetting clearance and when it was granted; questions remain unanswered despite three previous parliamentary requests.”
“Raised concern that APCO confirmed it holds a 'large volume of data' on him and sought guidance on how MPs' democratic rights and political freedoms can be protected from private i…”
“Appointment was political, driven by faction wanting Mandelson to shift Labour away from progressive agenda; appointment was obviously unsuitable despite known character flaws.”
“Criticized the government slogan 'Back the builders, not the blockers' as one of Labour's worst, arguing it betrays public concern for biodiversity and local democracy.”
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 | Defence | angry | “Israel's Finance Minister has ordered the eviction of a Palestinian village in the occupied West Bank. Tough words are not enough. We need real action to stop …” |
| 22 May | Fiscal Policy | measured | “This is exactly the right thing to do however angry the right-wing media gets. And we'll need more of it. Ordinary people should not pay for the crisis caused …” |
| 19 May | Defence | celebratory | “85 MPs backed my Parliamentary motion for widespread sanctions on Israel. Thank you to everyone who contacted their MP asking them to sign it. The motion is n…” |
Burgon holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 44 | 26.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 43 | 25.6% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 28 | 16.7% |
| Ministry of Defence | 11 | 6.5% |
| Cabinet Office | 7 | 4.2% |
| Department for Education | 6 | 3.6% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 6 | 3.6% |
| Treasury | 5 | 3.0% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with her international counterparts on the compliance of Israeli strikes on Lebanon on 8 April 2026 with the laws of war.
The UK has, along with 18 other countries, condemned Israel's strikes on Lebanon, as well as the attacks of Hizballah against Israel. I have discussed the situation in Lebanon directly with my Israeli and other international counterparts, i…read full →
Whether he has assessed if there is a clear risk that arms exports licensed by the UK government might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law by Israel in Lebanon.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the conflict in the Middle East is not our war. We are responding to this crisis with clear and calm leadership to protect our national interests without being drawn in to the conflict.Export licence a…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of whether F-35s were used in the Israeli strikes on Lebanon conducted on 8 April.
The UK has, along with 18 other countries, condemned Israel's strikes on Lebanon, as well as the attacks of Hizballah against Israel. I have discussed the situation in Lebanon directly with my Israeli and other international counterparts, i…read full →
Whether he has assessed if there is a clear risk that arms exports licensed by the UK government might be used to commit or facilitate a serious violation of international humanitarian law by Israel in Iran.
The Prime Minister has been clear that the conflict in the Middle East is not our war. We are responding to this crisis with clear and calm leadership to protect our national interests without being drawn in to the conflict.Export licence a…read full →
Name of company or organisation: Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd
Interest held: from 17 January 2022
(Registered 28 March 2023) |
Unpaid Chair of the Brazil Solidarity Initiative, a network established to campa Unpaid Chair of the Brazil Solidarity Initiative, a network established to campaign for human rights in Brazil.
Date interest arose: 22 Nov… |
Unpaid Director of Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd, a company established for my ca Unpaid Director of Richard Burgon Campaigns Ltd, a company established for my campaign to be Labour’s Deputy Leader and which continues to h… |
Non-practising solicitor.
Non-practising solicitor.
(Registered 6 June 2015) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 18 Apr 2024
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 244,994 | 81.2% |
| Accommodation | 25,977 | 8.6% |
| Office Costs | 25,539 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 5,256 | 1.7% |
| Total · 199 claims | 301,767 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Burgon on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Leeds East | 18,610 | 47.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Leeds East | 19,464 | 49.8% | Won |
| 2017 | Leeds East | 25,428 | 61.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Leeds East | 20,530 | 53.8% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard BurgonWON | Lab | 18,610 | 47.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Leeds East →