Synopsis
Bob Blackman was first elected in May 2010 and is a relatively long-serving MP, ranking 62nd out of 650 MPs overall and 21st among his 116 Conservative colleagues in tenure. He has cast 374 votes from 537 eligible divisions, achieving a 69.65% participation rate and ranking 6th among Conservative MPs in voting participation. His debate contributions are notably strong, with 355 total contributions across 286 debates, placing him 21st overall among all MPs and 3rd among MPs elected in 2010, showing a significant divergence between his lower voting rank and much higher debate rank. His debate activity focuses on procedural matters, foreign affairs and defence, and international development, while his voting patterns concentrate on parliamentary procedure, employment and workers rights, and taxation.
Summary generated on 15/06/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
385 / 551
69.87%
Ranked #74 of 650 MPs (89th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
297 / 9879
371 total contributions
Ranked #23 of 650 MPs (97th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
13
£50,741.64
Total declared interests