Stephen Doughty

Stephen Doughty

MP for Cardiff South and Penarth

Active: 2012–present

Biography

Stephen Doughty is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, and has been an MP continually since 15 November 2012. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).

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Parliamentary terms

MP — since 15 November 2012

Election history

2024 General Election17,428 votes (44.5%)

2019 General Election27,382 votes (54.1%)

2017 General Election30,182 votes (59.5%)

2015 General Election19,966 votes (42.8%)

Cardiff South and PenarthWon Cardiff South and Penarth By-election

2012-11-15 Cardiff South and Penarth By-election9,193 votes (47.3%)

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