Sam Rushworth, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Bishop Auckland, was elected to the current parliament on 4 July 2024 and is therefore a newly elected member. He has participated in 250 of 515 eligible votes, a participation rate of 48.54%, ranking him 345th overall and 243rd among Labour MPs. His debate contributions are notably stronger, with 371 contributions across 136 debates, placing him 222nd overall and 129th among the 2024 intake, though this represents a significant divergence between his voting and debate participation levels. His debate contributions have focused on procedural matters, foreign affairs and defence, while his voting has concentrated on parliamentary procedure, justice and law, and employment and workers rights.

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