MP for Leeds East
“A centre-left Labour MP for Leeds East with a justice-focused background who generally supports his party but has publicly rebelled on welfare and immigration issues.”
Richard Burgon is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Leeds East, first elected in 2015. He has served on the Justice Committee and in opposition frontbench roles, including Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (2016–2020). His career has centred on justice and parliamentary scrutiny, with a long-standing presence in Labour’s frontbench and committee work.
He shows very high party loyalty (99%) and a relatively high attendance (77%). His voting record is mixed across policy areas, generally opposing tighter immigration controls and the asylum system while supporting NHS funding and bus services regulation; he has a centre-left stance (42/100). He has 22 rebel votes, including notable rebellions on welfare-related legislation and a 2026 public order regulation.
Declared financial interests total four: three miscellaneous entries and one shareholding.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) average: 33%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
5 positions
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
Jul 2020 - May 2024
Justice Committee
May 2020 - Feb 2021
Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
Jun 2016 - Apr 2020
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
Sept 2015 - Jun 2016
Justice Committee
Jul 2015 - Oct 2015
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
NOIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
AYELocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
AYEDraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
AYEUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
NOOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
NODraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
