Synopsis
Paul Waugh, Labour (Co-op) MP for Rochdale, was elected to the current parliament on July 4, 2024, making him a new MP. He has participated in 200 votes out of 460 eligible divisions, achieving a participation rate of 43.48% and ranking 467th overall among all MPs in voting activity. In contrast, his debate contributions are notably strong, with 266 total contributions across 215 debates, placing him 54th overall among all MPs and 30th among MPs elected in 2024. His primary debate topics have focused on Foreign Affairs and Defence, while his voting activity has concentrated on Parliamentary Procedure and Employment and Workers Rights, revealing a substantial divergence between his very low voting participation and his considerably high debate engagement.
Summary generated on 27/03/2026 (View details)
VOTING PARTICIPATION
206 / 466
44.21%
Ranked #439 of 650 MPs (33th percentile)
DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS
217 / 7614
268 total contributions
Ranked #55 of 650 MPs (92th percentile)
REGISTERED INTERESTS
2
£1,958.00
Total declared interests