Chris Bryant

Chris Bryant

Constituency: Rhondda and Ogmore

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

Chris Bryant is the Labour MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, and has been an MP continually since 7 June 2001. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade).

Chris Bryant, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Rhondda and Ogmore, has been continuously in parliament since his election in June 2001, making him the 33rd longest-serving MP of the current 650. He cast 280 votes across 537 eligible divisions during the current parliament, achieving a participation rate of 52.14% and ranking 286th overall in voting activity. His debate contributions have been considerably lower, with 338 total contributions across 45 debates, placing him 599th overall in debate activity, which represents a marked divergence between his voting and debate engagement. His parliamentary focus has included trade and industry, foreign affairs and defence in debates, alongside parliamentary procedure and employment and workers rights in voting matters.

Summary generated on 15/06/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

284 / 551

51.54%

Ranked #289 of 650 MPs (56th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

50 / 9879

343 total contributions

Ranked #591 of 650 MPs (9th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

13

£204,812.84

£

Total declared interests