Ian Lavery, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Blyth and Ashington, was first elected in May 2010 and is among the longer-serving members of the current parliament, ranking 62nd of 650 MPs by service length. He has participated in 129 debates with 201 total contributions, ranking 208th overall in debate activity, but has cast only 230 votes out of 460 eligible divisions for a 50 percent participation rate, ranking 341st in voting. His debate contributions significantly outrank his voting participation, a notable divergence for an MP without a government post. His debate contributions have focused on procedural matters, trade and industry, and justice and law, while his voting has concentrated on parliamentary procedure, employment and workers' rights, and justice and law.

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