James Asser

James Asser

Constituency: West Ham and Beckton

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

James Asser is the Labour MP for West Ham and Beckton, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

James Asser, Labour (Co-op) MP for West Ham and Beckton, was elected to the current parliament on 4 July 2024 and is relatively new to parliament, ranking 299th of 650 MPs by service length. He has been a highly active voter, ranking 17th overall and among the top performers in his cohort of 2024-elected MPs with an 84.76% participation rate across 395 votes cast. However, his debate contributions are considerably lower, with 100 total contributions ranking him 451st overall, showing a notable divergence between his voting and debate activity. His debate topics have primarily focused on foreign affairs and defence, energy and utilities, and procedural matters, while his voting has concentrated on employment and workers' rights, parliamentary procedure, and justice and law.

Summary generated on 27/03/2026 (View details)

VOTING PARTICIPATION

395 / 466

84.76%

Ranked #17 of 650 MPs (98th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

71 / 7614

100 total contributions

Ranked #457 of 650 MPs (30th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

1

£0.00

£

Total declared interests