Sir James Cleverly

Sir James Cleverly

Constituency: Braintree

Party: Conservative

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Synopsis

The Rt Hon Sir James Cleverly is the Conservative MP for Braintree, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government.

Sir James Cleverly, Conservative MP for Braintree, has been elected since May 2015 and ranks 118th among all MPs for length of service. He cast 299 votes from 460 eligible divisions, achieving a 65 percent participation rate and ranking 153rd overall in voting, though his debate contributions are notably lower, with 244 contributions across 81 debates placing him 389th overall in that metric. His primary areas of engagement in debates have centred on Foreign Affairs and Defence, while his voting record reflects focus on Employment and Workers Rights and Taxation matters.

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

VOTING PARTICIPATION

303 / 466

65.02%

Ranked #161 of 650 MPs (75th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

85 / 7614

250 total contributions

Ranked #386 of 650 MPs (41th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

4

£156,226.39

£

Total declared interests