Barry Gardiner, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Brent West, is among the longest-serving members of Parliament, having been continuously elected since May 1997 and ranking 13th for length of service across all 650 MPs. In the current parliament, he has cast 306 votes out of 515 eligible divisions for a participation rate of 59.42%, ranking 200th overall and 150th among Labour MPs, while his debate contributions total 164 across 100 debates, ranking 363rd overall. His voting participation is notably higher than his debate contribution level relative to his peers. His parliamentary activity has focused on foreign affairs, defence, and environmental matters in debates, while his voting record reflects priorities in parliamentary procedure, employment rights, and taxation.

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