Barry Gardiner, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Brent West, is one of the longest-serving members of the current parliament, having been first elected in May 1997 and ranking 13th overall for length of service. He has cast 333 votes from 575 eligible divisions, achieving a participation rate of 57.91% and ranking 203rd among all active MPs, while his debate contributions of 222 across 122 debates place him 370th overall. His participation in debate is notably lower relative to his voting rank, representing a significant divergence between the two measures. His top debate topics include Foreign Affairs and Defence, Environment and Climate, and procedural matters, while his voting activity has focused on Parliamentary Procedure, Employment and Workers Rights, and Taxation.

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