Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of agroecology on (a) food security and (b) food prices.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 29 Nov 2012
Sarah Champion.
Labour Party MP for Rotherham.
Commons votes
328/521
63% attendance · top 74% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
126
across 63 debates · 24,995 words
Written Qs
211
207 answered · 4 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Sarah Champion is the Labour MP for Rotherham, and has been an MP continually since 29 November 2012.
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 Champion 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.
21 Apr
Gulf Conflict
“Lebanon's humanitarian crisis requires significantly more support; UK must press for a real ceasefire, support Lebanese armed forces, and vigorously oppose illegal Israeli expansio…”
25 Mar
Victims and Courts Bill
“Welcomes the Bill's victims focus but confused why Government rejects Lords amendments 1 and 3 on court transcripts when the sentiment aligns with stated objectives.”
19 Mar
International Development
“The false dichotomy between defence and development is dangerous; cutting aid undermines the 'first line of defence' that keeps people secure, and staff cuts at FCDO will damage lo…”
4 Mar
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
“Criticises substantial ODA cuts without clarity on programme impacts; warns cuts to FCDO staffing undermine capability to deliver development and humanitarian work; expresses conce…”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Champion 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| International Development Committee | Member | Select |
| International Development Committee | Chair | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Holds a chair
Champion chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 48 | 22.7% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 42 | 19.9% |
| Home Office | 25 | 11.8% |
| Ministry of Justice | 22 | 10.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 18 | 8.5% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 13 | 6.2% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 12 | 5.7% |
| Department for Transport | 9 | 4.3% |
Most recent.
Food and Rural Affairs, if she will introduce a mechanism to incentivise the creation of river habitat corridors across neighbouring farms to the Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier.
Awaiting answer.
What the Official Development Assistance funding will be provided to the UK-Public Health Rapid Support Team project in the financial years 2026-27, 2027-28 and 2028-29.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to make long-term funding available to farmers to (a) support them to make space for beavers and (b) improve land-use through beaver presence.
This is a devolved matter, and the information provided therefore relates to England only. Defra recognises the benefits beavers can bring to the environment and is committed to supporting farmers and land managers to live alongside them. D…read full →
Register of interests.
Silverstone 5 July 2025 |
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Address of donor: Al Mirqab Tower, West Bay, Doha Qatar
Estima… |
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Address of donor: (1) 2 Queen Annes Gate Buildings, Dartmouth Street SW1H 9… |
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Address of donor: Embassy of the State of Qatar in London, 1 South Audley … |
Membership of Advisory Board of the SOAS China
Membership of Advisory Board of the SOAS China
Institute (SCI). This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 25 April 2025
Date interest … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 6 Jan 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 229,186 | 78.7% |
| Accommodation | 27,139 | 9.3% |
| Office Costs | 23,179 | 8.0% |
| MP Travel | 7,520 | 2.6% |
| Staff Travel | 4,169 | 1.4% |
| Total · 188 claims | 291,193 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Champion on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Rotherham | 16,671 | 45.1% | Won |
| 2019 | Rotherham | 14,736 | 41.3% | Won |
| 2017 | Rotherham | 21,404 | 56.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Rotherham | 19,860 | 52.5% | Won |
| 2012 | Rotherham | 9,966 | 46.5% | Won |
2024 — full result, Rotherham.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah ChampionWON | Lab | 16,671 | 45.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Rotherham →
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 · 24,995 words
22 Jul 2024 → 21 Apr 2026
22 Jul 2024 → 21 Apr 2026
Written QsMembers API
211 tabled · 207 answered
211 tabled · 207 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
3 current
3 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£291,193 · FY 24_25
£291,193 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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