Food and Rural Affairs, whether everyone with a legacy Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement that expired on 30 December 2025 secured a new Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Sam Rushworth.
Labour Party MP for Bishop Auckland.
Commons votes
382/521
73% attendance · top 49% of MPs
Party alignment
10%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
681
across 170 debates · 42,649 words
Written Qs
16
13 answered · 3 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Sam Rushworth is the Labour MP for Bishop Auckland, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Rushworth broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 1 | No | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24 | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
26 Mar
Representation of the People Bill (Fifth sitting)
“Challenges Conservative claims about voter ID impact; disputes official statistics on those turned away, citing evidence that 0.8% figure underestimates true impact; supports bank …”
24 Mar
Representation of the People Bill (Third sitting)
“Supports voting at 16; argues adulthood is a continuum not an instant threshold and defends different competency requirements for voting versus standing for office.”
25 Feb
Minister for Men and Boys
“Supports the principle of dedicated focus on men and boys' issues, particularly educational disadvantage and mental health, advocating for a 'men's champion' to mainstream gender-a…”
22 Jan
International Day of Education
“Education is critical for UK soft power and long-term influence; the story of a Rwanda student demonstrates how education creates global leaders and networks that benefit Britain.”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Rushworth 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Development 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. Rushworth sits on one.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 4 | 25.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 18.8% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 2 | 12.5% |
| Treasury | 2 | 12.5% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 2 | 12.5% |
| Department for Education | 1 | 6.3% |
| Northern Ireland Office | 1 | 6.3% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 1 | 6.3% |
Most recent.
Food and Rural Affairs, how many Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreements have been accepted since September 2025; and how many farmers have been invited to apply for Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier since September 2025.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what the average waiting time is for applicants between between being invited to apply online by the Rural Payments Agency to secure a Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier agreement and securing a signed agreement.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
This month has shown just how volatile the world is and the importance of the investment this Government is making in our defences.My assessment is that the Defence Growth Deal’s potential is transformative for businesses small and large ac…read full →
Register of interests.
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) 18 March 2026 to 18 June 2026 |
Name of company or organisation: Our World Research and Consultancy Ltd
Name of company or organisation: Our World Research and Consultancy Ltd
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
Name of company or organisation: African Dreams Ltd
Name of company or organisation: African Dreams Ltd
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
Trustee of Bishop Auckland Community Partnership (Four Clocks Centre). This is a Trustee of Bishop Auckland Community Partnership (Four Clocks Centre). This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 30 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 149,077 | 70.3% |
| Accommodation | 28,061 | 13.2% |
| Office Costs | 23,596 | 11.1% |
| MP Travel | 6,110 | 2.9% |
| Staff Travel | 4,053 | 1.9% |
| Total · 195 claims | 212,170 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 4 Jun | Whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of improving the transparency of food welfare labelling. | Tabled | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bishop Auckland | 17,036 | 42.1% | Won |
| 2017 | Tatton | 13,977 | 28.5% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Bishop Auckland.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sam RushworthWON | Lab | 17,036 | 42.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bishop Auckland →
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 · 42,649 words
18 Jul 2024 → 14 May 2026
18 Jul 2024 → 14 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
16 tabled · 13 answered
16 tabled · 13 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
1 current
RegisterMembers API
4 entries
4 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£212,170 · FY 24_25
£212,170 · FY 24_25
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