Josh Babarinde MP
Liberal Democrat
Eastbourne
M
Josh Babarinde is the Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
Pay & earnings · 2026
MP base salary
£70,235
/ £93,904 annual
273 days served — year-to-date
· annual rate £93,904
Declared outside earnings
£50,000
4 registered interests published in 2026
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP
£50,000
Total (salary + chair + declared)
£120,235
Base salary: House of Commons Library SN02644 / IPSA. Earnings from Register of Interests (API), published during 2026.
Constituencies represented
2024-07-04 → present
Eastbourne
current
Party history
2024-07-04 → present
Liberal Democrat
current
Government posts
None recorded.
Opposition posts
2024-09-18 → 2025-10-01
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Justice)
Committee memberships
2024-10-28 → 2025-11-13
Justice Committee
Chair additional salary only applies to specified select committees under Standing Order 122B. Regular members receive no additional pay.
Contact
Constituency office
josh.babarinde.mp@parliament.uk
100 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PF
100 Seaside Road, Eastbourne, BN21 2PF
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APPGs (2026) · 2 active officership(s) · 1 historic
| Group | Role(s) | Funders | Officers in group | Next deadline |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
All-Party Parliamentary Group for Households in Temporary Accommodation
Subject Group
|
Officer | Justlife Foundation · Shared Health Foundation | 4 | 2026-11-29 |
|
Social, Cooperative, and Community Economy All-Party Parliamentary Group
Subject Group
|
Officer | — | 4 | 2026-04-10 |
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the parliament.uk register text and may miss titled / hyphenated variants.
Voting record (2026)
80 / 109
29 missed (27%) of 109 divisions
Salary value of missed votes
£18,686
27% of £70,235 paid this year
Projected at annual salary
£24,984
27% of £93,904 annual — if the same absentee rate held over a full year
Implied cost per vote cast
£878
Salary ÷ Aye/No votes cast
vs median MP (2026)
-0.9 pp
Median MP missed 28% of divisions · within ±2 pp = Neutral
Commons votes · 2026
109 divisions
28 Aye(25.7%)
52 No(47.7%)
29 didn't vote(26.6%)
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
253–143
Pass
2026-04-22
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
260–161
Pass
2026-04-22
No
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
272–149
Pass
2026-04-22
Aye
Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026
380–7
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98
287–150
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41
284–149
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37
291–144
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36
288–147
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26
287–149
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13
297–147
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4
298–152
Pass
2026-04-21
No
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Government motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2
293–155
Pass
2026-04-20
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
292–158
Pass
2026-04-20
No
Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E
293–159
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 106
248–139
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 102
259–136
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B
254–144
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion relating to Lords Amendment 38
256–150
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 78
277–150
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 77
271–95
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 43
273–159
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 35
275–159
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 26
269–162
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 15
276–155
Pass
2026-04-15
Didn't vote
Pensions Scheme Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
269–103
Pass
2026-04-15
No
Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
278–158
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to agree with all remaining Lords Amendments
247–21
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 359
277–158
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 357
278–73
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 342
281–70
Pass
2026-04-14
Aye
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 334
356–90
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 333
301–157
Pass
2026-04-14
Didn't vote
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 311
300–101
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11
291–174
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
299–169
Pass
2026-04-14
No
Crime and Policing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
307–176
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
290–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
292–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
300–149
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
286–163
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
295–162
Pass
2026-03-25
No
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
291–158
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
278–164
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
281–167
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
280–164
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
279–167
Pass
2026-03-23
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
280–161
Pass
2026-03-18
No
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
277–99
Pass
2026-03-18
Aye
Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
368–107
Pass
2026-03-10
Aye
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
203–311
Fail
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
304–177
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
315–163
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
315–109
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
316–171
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
307–173
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 37
321–106
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 17
306–182
Pass
2026-03-09
Didn't vote
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 16
309–181
Pass
2026-02-23
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
361–84
Pass
2026-02-23
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
73–256
Fail
2026-02-23
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
77–280
Fail
2026-02-23
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
156–273
Fail
2026-02-23
Aye
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
161–272
Fail
2026-02-11
Didn't vote
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
279–90
Pass
2026-02-11
Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
362–107
Pass
2026-02-04
Aye
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
392–116
Pass
2026-02-03
Aye
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
458–104
Pass
2026-01-28
Didn't vote
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
294–108
Pass
2026-01-21
Aye
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
373–106
Pass
2026-01-21
No
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
316–194
Pass
2026-01-21
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
195–317
Fail
2026-01-21
Aye
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
191–326
Fail
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
347–184
Pass
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
347–185
Pass
2026-01-20
No
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
344–182
Pass
2026-01-20
Didn't vote
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
319–127
Pass
2026-01-14
No
Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025
301–110
Pass
Source: Commons Votes API. Tellers count toward their lobby's total. "Didn't vote"
covers MPs recorded as not voting (typically excluding tellers and the Speaker).
Written parliamentary questions · 2026
Showing
114
of 114 tabled
114 answered(100.0%)
14
departments
2026-09-08
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Disability
Answered
2026-06-18
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Disability
Answered
2026-06-18
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
Answered
2026-06-18
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Learning Disability
Answered
2026-06-18
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Disqualification
Answered
2026-06-18
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Learning Disability and Mental Illness
Answered
2026-05-14
Department for Education
Teaching Regulation Agency: Disclosure of Information
Answered
2026-04-24
Department for Education
Teaching Regulation Agency: Complaints and Disclosure of Information
Answered
2026-04-24
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Malawi: Development Aid
Answered
2026-04-24
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Malawi: Development Aid
Answered
2026-04-10
Department of Health and Social Care
Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: Advertising
Answered
2026-03-04
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Middle East: Armed Conflict
Answered
2026-02-25
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Local Government Finance
Answered
2026-02-20
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Places of Worship Renewal Fund
Answered
2026-02-02
Department of Health and Social Care
Endometriosis: Health Services
Answered
2026-02-02
Department of Health and Social Care
Endometriosis: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-22
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-22
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-22
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-22
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
Animal Welfare: Fireworks
Answered
2026-01-21
Department for Education
Children and Young People: Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Department of Health and Social Care
Health Services: Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Department for Work and Pensions
Social Security Benefits: Supported Housing
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Repairs and Maintenance
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Social Rented Housing: Repairs and Maintenance
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing: Repairs and Maintenance
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Temporary Accommodation
Answered
2026-01-21
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Council Housing
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing Revenue Accounts
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Housing Revenue Accounts
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Affordable Housing: Construction
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Affordable Housing: East Sussex
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Affordable Housing: East Sussex
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Supported Housing: Young People
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Supported Housing: East Sussex
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Supported Housing: East Sussex
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Supported Housing: East Sussex
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Mental Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Mental Health Services
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Homelessness: Finance
Answered
2026-01-20
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Rented Housing: Tenants' Rights
Answered
2026-01-09
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023
Answered
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Bills sponsored & supported · 2026
1 bills
1 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill | Lead | 2nd reading | 2026-01-28 |
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. "Lead" sponsor is the
primary mover (sortOrder = 1); "Supporter" rows are
MPs who
backed the bill at introduction. Year is the bill's first-reading
date.
Historic bills (all-time)
2 bills
2 as lead sponsor
0 as supporter
| Bill | Info | Role | Status | Introduced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pension Scheme (Report) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2026-01-28 | |
| Domestic Abuse (Aggravated Offences) Bill | Sponsored | 2nd reading | 2024-12-09 |
Same source as the year-scoped panel above, but unconstrained by
year. The "Sponsored" tag = lead sponsor; "Supported" = backed at
introduction. Sorted newest first.