Kate Dearden

Kate Dearden

Constituency: Halifax

Party: Labour (Co-op)

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Synopsis

Kate Dearden is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Halifax, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade).

Kate Dearden, the Labour (Co-op) MP for Halifax, was elected to the current parliament on July 4, 2024. She has cast 393 votes from 575 eligible divisions, achieving a participation rate of 68.35% and ranking 82nd overall among all active MPs for voting activity. However, she has made 234 debate contributions across 76 debates, ranking 532nd overall for debate participation, representing a significant divergence between her strong voting record and much lower debate activity. Her parliamentary contributions have focused on employment and workers' rights, trade and industry, and small business matters.

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

VOTING PARTICIPATION

393 / 575

68.35%

Ranked #83 of 654 MPs (87th percentile)

DEBATE CONTRIBUTIONS

76 / 11092

234 total contributions

Ranked #532 of 654 MPs (19th percentile)

REGISTERED INTERESTS

12

£12,981.23

£

Ranked #419 of 654 MPs (36th percentile)