Stephen Doughty

Stephen Doughty

Constituency: Cardiff South and Penarth

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

Stephen Doughty is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, and has been an MP continually since 15 November 2012. He currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).

Stephen Doughty, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Cardiff South and Penarth, was first elected in November 2012 and has served longer than most of his peers, ranking 110th out of 650 MPs for length of service. He has participated in 207 votes out of 460 eligible divisions, representing a 45 percent participation rate and placing him 404th among all MPs in voting activity. His debate contributions show considerably stronger engagement, with 731 contributions across 104 debates, ranking him 273rd overall, and his contributions have focused primarily on Foreign Affairs and Defence, International Development, and procedural matters. There is a notable divergence between his voting and debate activity, with his debate contributions substantially outpacing his voting participation.

Summary generated on 25/03/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

207 / 466

44.42%

Ranked #436 of 650 MPs (33th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

104 / 7614

731 total contributions

Ranked #293 of 650 MPs (55th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

0

£0.00

£

Total declared interests