Synopsis
Sir Mel Stride, the Conservative MP for Central Devon, has been in Parliament since May 2010, making him the 62nd longest-serving MP overall and the 21st longest-serving among Conservative MPs. During the current parliament, he has cast 237 votes out of 537 eligible divisions, representing a participation rate of 44.13%, and ranked 445th overall among all MPs in voting activity. He has made 342 contributions across 71 debates, ranking 513th overall in debate participation, with his contributions focused on Economy & Finance, Other/Procedural, and Taxation topics. His voting participation is notably lower than his debate activity, though he holds no government post that would explain this divergence.
Summary generated on 15/06/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
251 / 573
43.80%
Ranked #440 of 650 MPs (32th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
75 / 10903
350 total contributions
Ranked #535 of 650 MPs (18th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
21
£157,329.00
Ranked #34 of 650 MPs (95th percentile)