Karin Smyth

Karin Smyth

Constituency: Bristol South

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

Karin Smyth is the Labour MP for Bristol South, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care).

Karin Smyth, Labour (Co-op) MP for Bristol South, has been continuously elected since May 2015 and ranks 118th among active MPs for length of service. She has cast 323 votes from 575 eligible divisions, achieving a 56.17% participation rate and ranking 220th overall in voting, while her debate contributions place her 156th overall with 934 contributions across 195 debates. Her primary focus areas in debates have been NHS and Health, Parliamentary Procedure, and Mental Health, while her voting patterns have concentrated on Parliamentary Procedure, Justice and Law, and Employment and Workers Rights. There is a notable divergence between her strong debate ranking and more modest voting ranking.

Summary generated on 21/07/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

323 / 575

56.17%

Ranked #221 of 654 MPs (66th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

195 / 11122

934 total contributions

Ranked #157 of 654 MPs (76th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

1

£410.00

£

Ranked #606 of 654 MPs (7th percentile)