Rachel Blake
MP for Cities of London and Westminster
Labour (Co-op)
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Minutes from here, in the communities of Victoria, Pimlico, Paddington and Covent Garden, there is an unprecedented rise in the number of people sleeping rough after 14 years of the Tory Government. Will the Prime Minister update the House on the cross-departmental homelessness strategy, and does he agree that this Labour Government have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end rough sleeping for good?
Context
There is an unprecedented rise in rough sleeping after 14 years of the Tory Government. The Labour party has a once-in-a-generation opportunity to end rough sleeping.
Keir Starmer
Homelessness levels are far too high in this country, and we are developing a long-term strategy, working with mayors and local leaders, to end homelessness once and for all. We are taking action to tackle the root causes, which is delivering the biggest increase in social and affordable house building in a generation, and we have picked up where the Conservatives failed by abolishing no-fault evictions, preventing many renters from ending up homeless.
Assessment
Specific update on cross-departmental homelessness strategy
Developing A Long-Term Strategy
Session: PMQs
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Some 27,000 people in the Cities of London and Westminster live in the private rented sector. After 14 years of neglect and delay, they face damp and mould in their homes, and risk no-fault evictions and out-of-the-blue rent hikes. Does the Deputy Prime Minister agree that the Renters' Rights Bill currently in Committee will transform the lives of private renters and finally rebalance power between tenants and landlords?
Context
Private renters in the Cities of London and Westminster face issues such as damp, mould, no-fault evictions, and sudden rent hikes.
Angela Rayner
I welcome my hon. Friend to her place. I am incredibly proud of the Renters' Rights Bill that we are pushing through Parliament, because too many renters are being exploited by a minority of unscrupulous landlords, unable to challenge bad practices because they could be evicted at any moment.
Session: PMQs
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Does the Minister agree that for the tourism industry to be a real success, hotels cannot be undermined by short lets, and that getting the registration scheme in place and the Treasury to investigate where there might be breaches of HMRC rules are important steps forward in ensuring that?
Context
There is concern that unregulated short lets are harming communities and undermining the hotel industry.
Stephanie Peacock
I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has been a strong champion on this issue. It was a delight to visit her constituency earlier this year to talk and to see at first hand the problem that it creates. As the Secretary of State has outlined, this Government are committed to that register, and we know the difference it will make to communities such as my hon. Friend's and those up and down the country.
Session: Tourism Industry 2026-09-03
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The Cities of London and Westminster has more jobs in it than people—certainly many more than there are young people. For too long, though, some of the young people in the very centre of London have not had the chances they should. I welcome the Government’s youth guarantee. Will the Secretary of State tell me how it will work with institutions such as Westminster city council, the Corporation of London, Zacchaeus 2000 and the Abbey Centre to really deliver on that promise?
Pat McFadden
My hon. Friend is right that we need everyone—not just central Government—to be involved. I would like local authorities, businesses—all of us—to see the youth opportunity challenge as a national endeavour worthy of all our support. I am happy to work with her local authority to try to make it as successful as possible.
Session: Topical Questions
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I wish you a very happy St George's day, Mr Speaker. The Cities of London and Westminster hold many celebrations for St George's day. We heard significant movement earlier today regarding energy. What economic assessment has been made beyond food and drink, the youth experience scheme, Erasmus and the emissions trading system to make sure that, at the forthcoming summit, we deliver on our commitments?
Context
The question addresses the need for a comprehensive economic assessment beyond specific sectors to ensure delivery on commitments at an upcoming summit.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
My hon. Friend can be assured that we will continue to drive forward to deliver on our commitment. The electricity trading negotiations are absolutely vital, not only for energy security but to bear down on household bills.
Session: UK-EU Trade
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What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to increase trade with the EU. This question addresses the need for pragmatic approaches in negotiations, contrasting them with ideological positions of other parties and criticising a perceived lack of realism in alternative policies.
Context
The question arises from ongoing negotiations between the UK and the EU regarding trade.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
We are taking forward negotiations with the EU to drive investment, jobs and growth for the UK pragmatically. On ideological grounds, the Conservatives and Reform would undo it all, and Green party foreign policy—let us be frank—is a dangerous fantasy.
Session: UK-EU Trade
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The UK attended the third international conference on Sudan's situation last week. What did the conference say about establishing humanitarian corridors to ensure aid delivery?
Context
Sudan faces a severe humanitarian crisis with millions needing assistance. An estimated 130 humanitarian workers have been killed.
Yvette Cooper
The Berlin conference called for an urgent ceasefire and humanitarian access. Over £1 billion was pledged, including £ £146 million from the UK this year.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am working to make sure that the managing agent Freshwater will meet me to talk about its service charges. Does he agree that it is important that managing agents meet representatives in order to tackle these high levels, and to ensure that they are prepared for this Government's reforms? I also have a real concern about the impact of high service charges on the long-term sustainability of the leasehold model for people who are choosing to retire into leasehold properties.
Context
Freshwater managing agent faces high service charges affecting leaseholders.
Matthew Pennycook
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. High and rising service charges are putting unprecedented financial pressure on leaseholders. They are also causing more and more issues with mortgages and remortgaging processes. On her point about managing agents: yes, managing agents absolutely should meet with residents who have concerns, either collectively or individually.
Session: Leasehold Reform Integrated Retirement Communities
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Given that around 6,000 homes are lost to short-term lets, how will the registration scheme capture the number of nights properties are let out and ensure compliance with local regulations?
Context
The issue of short-term let properties is significant in the constituency, with approximately 6,000 homes lost to this type of letting.
Stephanie Peacock
The registration scheme will collect essential data, but legislation for data sharing on the number of nights is not included. We plan to work with constituents to rectify this issue and ensure that hosts understand their responsibilities and provide necessary data.
Session: Short-term Lets
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I am concerned about the impact of short-term lets on my constituency where around 6,000 homes are lost. How will the registration scheme capture the number of nights properties are let out and ensure they do not exceed the 90-day rule or breach planning permissions?
Context
The issue of short-term let properties is significant in the constituency, with approximately 6,000 homes lost to this type of letting.
Stephanie Peacock
The registration scheme will collect essential data, but legislation for data sharing on the number of nights is not included. We plan to work with constituents to rectify this issue and ensure that hosts understand their responsibilities and provide necessary data.
Session: Short-term Lets
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I listened carefully to the Minister’s response and am encouraged by the progress that is being made. When does he expect the UK-EU summit to take place? Is he expecting a completion of the negotiations on a sanitary and phytosanitary agreement and the youth experience scheme? Will he also update us on the approach to touring artists, to help ensure that they can access EU markets?
Context
Following the Minister's earlier response about steps to increase UK-EU trade, Rachel Blake asked for more specific updates on several fronts.
The Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade (Chris Bryant)
We are working at pace to deliver a better trade deal with the EU. On food and drink, we are fine-tuning the agreement reached last year; on SPS, negotiations continue; and regarding touring artists, securing their access to EU markets is of paramount importance, including personal promises made to Elton John.
Session: Trade with the EU
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The families I am speaking to tell me they are concerned by a lack of accountability for parents and children when those children are not getting the support set out in their EHCP. What certainty can you give these families about what is coming forward on accountability, so that they have confidence their individual needs will be addressed through their EHCPs?
Context
Families in Rachel Blake's constituency are concerned about accountability issues related to the provision of SEND support, specifically regarding the implementation of Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs). Parents feel that their children's individual needs are not being adequately addressed.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for all her work in making sure that the voices of parents and children are heard during the reform process. Through our national conversation on special educational needs and disabilities, I have heard directly from parents, educators, and experts across the country, who echo concerns about accountability. We take this issue extremely seriously and will set out more detail in the schools White Paper.
Session: SEND Support Access
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As the MP for the centre of London, including Paddington station, I know how interconnected our countries and our economies are. In stark contrast to the nationalist parties of Reform and Plaid Cymru, the Labour Government are focused on job creation. Will the Secretary of State update us on the impact of Plaid Cymru’s damaging independence plans?
Context
The question addresses concerns about the potential economic impact of Plaid Cymru's independence plans.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Plaid Cymru’s disastrous plans for independence will cost Wales £21.5 billion every year— over £11,000 for every working-age person in Wales or over £7,000 for every adult and child in Wales, every single year. The people of Wales deserve to know what public services Plaid Cymru will cut or what taxes it would raise to pay for its divisive, separatist plans?
Session: Economic Growth
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I share the anguish and profound distress of my constituents over the conflict in Gaza. Many of them have friends and family in the region; they are living with that torment every day. The Minister will have seen hundreds of thousands of Israeli citizens marching for a release of the hostages and for a ceasefire. What are the UK Government doing to support those citizens and the Opposition parties in Israel, who are being so let down?
Context
Israeli citizens are marching for a release of hostages and a ceasefire, while the Opposition parties feel let down by the government.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
I thank my hon. Friend for her sustained engagement in these issues. As the Foreign Secretary has said, we talk regularly to hostage families in Israel and to participants in Israeli politics right across the spectrum, and we will continue to do so. We make our disagreements with the Israeli Government clear, both in private and in public, and we will continue to do that, too.
Session: Topical Questions
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Not far from here, on Whitehall and on Oxford Street, we have seen the proliferation of Harry Potter shops. These are not welcoming for our tourists and we do not believe that they are trading fairly. Will the Minister support me in encouraging His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs to work with Westminster city council, which is doing great work in shutting these shops down, to ensure that we create space for thriving high street businesses?
Context
Concerns about the proliferation of shops selling Harry Potter merchandise that are not contributing to a welcoming environment for tourists and are potentially engaging in unfair trade practices.
Alex Norris
I entirely share my hon. Friend’s view. We want to see thriving high streets. We want to see full shops, but we want to see them trading fairly, properly and in a quality way, working well with their staff and being a good part of the community. When that is not happening, it is really important that action is taken—she raises some high-profile examples—and we of course stand ready to support local authorities in whatever way we can.
Session: High Streets
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What steps the Church Commissioners are taking to ensure value for money for leaseholders. I thank my hon. Friend for the time she spent with me and my constituents of the Hyde Park estate to discuss tackling some of the high service charges they are facing. Does she agree that it is vital that the Government continue to make progress on the regulation of managing agents so that these high costs are clamped down on and there is more accountability for leaseholders?
Context
The MP met with the Church Commissioners to discuss high service charges faced by leaseholders on the Hyde Park estate.
Marsha De Cordova
I commend my hon. Friend for all the work she is doing on this important issue, which affects many constituencies, and it was a pleasure to meet her and members of that residents association. We all know that many managing agents behave in ways that are not fit for purpose. It is absolutely right that we need legislation to deal with unscrupulous managing agents, because things cannot continue in the current vein.
Session: Leasehold Value for Money
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Roberto, one of my constituents, has seen his water bill go up by nearly 45% in the last two years, and other constituents have contacted me to say that their bills have nearly doubled in that time. I am pleased by what the Minister said about holding the previous Government to account for their failure to invest in infrastructure. What more can the Government do to hold Thames Water to account for its failure to invest in infrastructure, its poor service and these rip-off charges for consumers?
Context
A constituent, Roberto, has seen his water bill increase by nearly 45% over two years. Other constituents have reported similar price hikes.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)
Roberto is right to feel angry about his bill increase, the past performance of water companies and the toothless regulation under the previous Government. We have already taken action to deliver our manifesto promise to hold water companies to account, ban unfair bonuses and introduce criminal liability with up to two years in prison. We have also created the water delivery taskforce to ensure that all water companies, including Thames Water, deliver on their promised infrastructure improvements. The Government will always support those struggling with their water bills. Indeed, this Labour Government and water companies are more than doubling the social tariff support over the next five years.
Session: Water Bills Limiting Increases
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I have been working with residents of the Quadrangle, the Water Gardens and Connaught Village on reducing their service charges by 10%. Will my hon. Friend join me in congratulating them on their hard work and agree that they should not have had to work that hard? Will she join me in a meeting with the Church Commissioners to improve transparency and monitoring of service charge levels?
Context
The Church Commissioners have managed the Hyde Park Estate for over 150 years, with residents facing challenges regarding service charges.
Marsha De Cordova
Of course I congratulate the residents on their hard work. I know from my constituency about the challenges around increases in service charges; it is so important that they are transparent to everybody. I would be happy to join my hon. Friend in a meeting with her residents on this issue, and I would recommend including those from the Church Commissioners’ property services team.
Session: Hyde Park Estate
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My constituent, the British citizen Jimmy Lai, is in failing health, and I thank the Foreign Secretary and his Department for all their work to uphold his rights under international law. Can the Foreign Secretary share his assessment of the scale of international support for Jimmy Lai's release?
Context
The British citizen Jimmy Lai is in failing health, raising concerns about his treatment and the support needed for his release.
David Lammy
'Massive' is probably the word I would use. His case is being raised in America and across the European Union, and we are raising it too. His trial has begun, and he is now well into his 70s, which is why I have made the case to the Chinese that he should be released. This is becoming cruel and unusual punishment, frankly.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
International Day of Democracy
16 September 2025
Responding: Chris Elmore
Main Concerns
['The International Day of Democracy has not been marked by this House since 2017. This period saw Parliament unlawfully prorogued, restrictions on voting and freedom of protest, and a Prime Minister breaking lockdown rules. Globally, democracy declined for six consecutive years with 60 countries experiencing deterioration in political rights and liberties while only 34 secured improvements. In the UK, there are increasing radicalizations to far-left and far-right politics, posing threats to democratic values.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP asks for a stronger, wider, and deeper democracy that tolerates diverse views expressed peacefully and democratically. She also calls for preserving fundamental British values and upholding the European convention on human rights.']
Political Prisoners
18 June 2025
Responding: Mr Hamish Falconer
Main Concerns
['Jimmy Lai has been detained abroad since December 2020, with the UN ruling his detention unlawful and arbitrary. His health deteriorates in solitary confinement due to extreme heat, and he faces unjust legal proceedings against national security and sedition charges.']
Specific Asks
["The Government should include Jimmy Lai’s release in any trade negotiations and international meetings with Chinese counterparts. The Prime Minister must meet Sebastien Lai to discuss his father's case and use every lever at their disposal to secure Mr Lai's safe return."]
Short-term Lets: Regulation
12 September 2024
Responding: Rushanara Ali
Main Concerns
['Ms Rachel Blake is concerned about the impact of short-term lets on housing availability, community cohesion, waste management, noise pollution, and safety. She cites specific statistics from her constituency, such as 13,000 properties listed for short-term let in Westminster, over 20% of homes being short-term lets in some wards, and a lack of full-time residents in many properties. Blake also mentions the high number of families in temporary accommodation due to housing shortages.']
Specific Asks
['Ms Rachel Blake asks the government to prioritize creating a national registration scheme for short-term lets and to consult on regulating these through the planning system. She seeks a timeline for action.']
Full name of the bill being debated - Which clause or amendment is being debated
10 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The reasoned amendment tabled by the official Opposition has been selected. The amendment aims to introduce significant changes to the bill to address issues related to [specific issue], highlighting ...
Building Homes and Renewing Communities
03 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Direction of Government
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
01 September 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion notes the critical threat that SLAPPs pose to press freedom, public interest research, and the right of citizens and campaigners to speak out. It highlights that SLAPPs predominantly target...
Referral of Prime Minister to Committee of Privileges
28 April 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion calls for the matter of Peter Mandelson's appointment as US Ambassador to be referred to the Privileges Committee due to claims that the Prime Minister misled the House. Kemi Badenoch argue...
Backbench Business
13 April 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr Stafford moved that the House believes SEND is an issue affecting every constituency, acknowledges challenges families face in navigating a complex and under-resourced system, and supports reforms ...
Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
25 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address Motion
11 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Protest Policing
11 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
23 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
81.6%
80 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
31
31.6% of votes
No Votes
49
50.0% of votes
Abstentions
18
18.4% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
17
Ministerial Questions Asked
48
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+27% above average
This MP:
17
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+888% above average
This MP:
48
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+18% above average
This MP:
81.6
Average:
69.2
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
About This Page
This page tracks Rachel Blake's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.