Pat McFadden has been an MP since May 2005, making him the 43rd longest-serving member of the current parliament and the 23rd longest-serving among Labour (Co-op) MPs. As Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, his voting participation rate of 32.87% is consistent with the conventional low voting participation expected of government ministers. He has made 1,046 debate contributions across 118 debates, ranking 389th overall in debate activity, with his contributions focused on Employment & Workers Rights, Welfare & Benefits, and procedural matters. There is a substantial divergence between his debate and voting rankings, though this is typical for ministers holding senior government posts.

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