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Chris Bryant MP

Labour · Rhondda and Ogmore

First elected 7 Jun 2001.

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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  1. 14 Sept 2026 · speech

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report

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  2. 14 Sept 2026 · speech

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report

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  3. 14 Sept 2026 · speech

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report

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  • MinisterUsually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

Since 4 Jul 2026, Chris Bryant has cast 2 votes, spoken in 5 debates, asked 0 written questions and declared 1 interest.

Votes cast

2

Solid mark: Commons median (5). Dashed mark: party median (6). Highlight: this MP.

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All current MPs: votes

Below the Labour median (6). Below the Commons median (5).

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Counts published votes cast from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Doesn't show why an MP didn't vote — ministers, pairing, illness, parental leave and the Speaker’s role all affect this. Methodology.

Spoke in

5

Not comparable — see note. Usually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

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Counts published spoke in from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Does not measure the quality of work or include constituency casework; parliamentary roles affect these counts. Methodology.

Questions asked

0

Not comparable — see note. Usually does not table written questions or speak in some debates; role held during this period.

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Counts published questions asked from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Does not measure the quality of work or include constituency casework; parliamentary roles affect these counts. Methodology.

Interests declared

1

Solid mark: Commons median (0). Dashed mark: party median (0). Highlight: this MP.

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All current MPs: interests

Above the Labour median (0). Above the Commons median (0).

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What this shows and doesn't show
Counts published interests declared from 4 Jul 2026 to 5 Oct 2026. Declarations do not establish wrongdoing or personal income. Methodology.

Votes per month

2 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026.

Votes per month2 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026. Jul: 2; Aug: 0; Sept: 0; Oct: 0.Jul2Aug0Sept0Oct0
What this shows and doesn't show
2 votes cast in the current parliamentary comparison year, 4 Jul 2026–5 Oct 2026. Published records only; totals do not measure effort or effectiveness, and incomplete source coverage may affect them. Methodology.
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Aug0
Sept0
Oct0

Latest activity

  1. 14 Sept 2026 · Debate

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report

  2. 14 Sept 2026 · Debate

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report

  3. 14 Sept 2026 · Debate

    Robert Hamill Inquiry Report
Posts held · career history

Posts held

  • Secretary of State for Northern Ireland

    Government · 20 Jul 2026

  • Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

    Government · 6 Sept 2025 – 20 Jul 2026

  • Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)

    Government · 8 Jul 2024 – 6 Sept 2025

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  • Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)

    Government · 8 Jul 2024 – 6 Sept 2025

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Europe)

    Government · 13 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office)

    Government · 9 Jun 2009 – 13 Oct 2009

  • Deputy Leader of the House of Commons

    Government · 5 Oct 2008 – 5 Jun 2009

  • Shadow Minister (Creative Industries and Digital)

    Opposition · 6 Sept 2023 – 30 May 2024

  • Shadow Leader of the House of Commons

    Opposition · 14 Sept 2015 – 26 Jun 2016

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

    Opposition · 8 May 2015 – 14 Sept 2015

  • Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport)

    Opposition · 3 Dec 2014 – 8 May 2015

  • Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)

    Opposition · 7 Oct 2013 – 3 Dec 2014

  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs)

    Opposition · 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013

  • Shadow Minister (Justice) (Political and Constitutional Reform)

    Opposition · 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011

  • Shadow Minister (Europe)

    Opposition · 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010

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