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 elected since June 2001 and is the 33rd longest-serving MP in the current parliament. He cast 268 votes from 466 eligible divisions, achieving a participation rate of 57.51% and ranking 217th overall among all MPs. His debate contributions are notably limited, with only 238 contributions across 30 debates, placing him 615th overall in debate activity, which represents a stark divergence from his voting record. His top debate topics include Trade & Industry, Foreign Affairs & Defence, and Small Business, while his voting activity has concentrated on Employment & Workers Rights, Parliamentary Procedure, and Taxation.

Summary generated on 27/03/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

268 / 466

57.51%

Ranked #241 of 650 MPs (63th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

30 / 7614

238 total contributions

Ranked #613 of 650 MPs (6th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

4

£80,209.38

£

Total declared interests