At a glanceBambos Charalambous is a Labour MP for Southgate and Wood Green, and has represented the seat for 9 years, 1 month. They have cast 447 votes in Commons divisions (78% attendance), tabled 519 written questions and registered 6 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Bambos Charalambous did not vote in 116. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Administration Committee Committee since 31 Mar 2025
- Procedure Committee Committee since 4 Nov 2024
- Southgate and Wood Green Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Labour Party since 12 Apr 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Callum Anderson
Labour
100.0% · 438 of 438 shared votes
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Alex Mayer Labour 100.0% · 438 of 438 shared votes
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 436 of 436 shared votes
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Sean Woodcock
Labour
100.0% · 433 of 433 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 433 of 433 shared votes
Votes least like
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.0% · 0 of 277 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.0% · 0 of 254 shared votes
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Rupert Lowe
Restore Britain
0.0% · 0 of 144 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.0% · 0 of 134 shared votes
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Alan Mak
Conservative
0.3% · 1 of 326 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources3
- Music Publishers Association - £1,314.00 (registered 18 Jun 2026)
- English National Opera - £358.00 (registered 12 Feb 2026)
- The Football Association Premier League Ltd - £550.00 (registered 10 Feb 2026)
Visits outside the UK2
- International visit to Malawi between 23 May 2026 and 01 June 2026 (registered 29 Jun 2026)
- International visit to Cyprus between 10 October 2025 and 13 October 2025 (registered 6 Nov 2025)
Miscellaneous1
- Director and Trustee of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (UK Branch) (registered 31 Oct 2024)
Written questions
Breast Cancer: Screening
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has been made on commissioning a cost-effectiveness evaluation to explore the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of different pathways using breast density in the screening pathway in t
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The independent UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), which advises the Government on all screening matters, is considering the best approach for women with dense breast tissue. It reviewed the evidence relating to the provision of additional breast s...
Breast Cancer: Screening
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when the UK National Screening Committee's commissioned work on the clinical- and cost-effectiveness of additional screening for individuals with dense breasts is due to report publicly, and when t
Answer · 17 Jul 2026
The independent UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), which advises the Government on all screening matters, is considering the best approach for women with dense breast tissue. It reviewed the evidence relating to the provision of additional breast s...
Health Services: Women
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many women's health hubs have been established in NHS West and North London ICB; and what services they provide.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
First-tier Tribunal: Private Rented Housing
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the impact of the implementation of the Renters Right's Act on the 1st May 2026 on requirements for additional sitting hours for first tier tribunals.
Answer · 19 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Justice has and continues to work closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to assess the impact of the implementation of the Renters’ Rights Act and to ensure that the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) ha...
First-tier Tribunal: Judges
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on recruiting judges to the first tier tribunal.
Answer · 19 Jun 2026
The Government is maintaining investment in annual recruitment of up to 1,000 judges and tribunal members across all jurisdictions, including those with greatest business need. Chamber-specific recruitment is underway for the First-tier Tribunal Property ...
Private Rented Housing: Evictions
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of additional County Court sitting hours to deal with Section 8 possession claims following the commencement of the Renters Rights Act.
Answer · 19 Jun 2026
The Ministry of Justice (including its executive agency His Majesty’s Courts and Tribunals Service) has worked closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to ensure that the courts have sufficient capacity to manage the impact o...
Epilepsy: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to increase funding opportunities for epilepsy research.
Answer · 1 Jun 2026
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for Didcot and Wantage on 1 June 2026 to Question 4032.
Epilepsy: Research
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of whether funding for epilepsy research is proportionate to the prevalence of epilepsy.
Answer · 1 Jun 2026
The Department delivers research via the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). Departmental investment in the NIHR facilitates the direct funding of research projects through NIHR programmes, support for researchers to develop and conduc...
Early day motions
| 4 Dec 2017 | COMMUNITY HEALTH PARTNERSHIPS AND NHS PROPERTY SERVICES | 15 sig. |
| 23 Nov 2017 | THE MISSING PERSONS OF CYPRUS | 37 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
7 Jul 2026 UK Aid Policy: Global Funding Trends
The right hon. Gentleman has talked about stretched budgets. Does he agree that we also need to address debt, because private debt is a big factor in preventing some low-income countries from investing in their health and education system…
18 Jun 2026 Human Rights: Supply Chains
We have had a great debate. There has been lots of agreement in the room, and I am sure the Minister heard the strength of feeling about what needs to be done. We would very much welcome the responsible business conduct review happening as…
18 Jun 2026 Human Rights: Supply Chains
My hon. Friend makes an excellent point, which I will come to in just a moment. I strongly support the strengthening of section 54 and its application. With the UK importing £20 billion-worth of high-risk goods every year, our current f…
18 Jun 2026 Human Rights: Supply Chains
My hon. Friend makes an excellent point. The lack of trade union rights globally is seriously worrying. I am a proud trade unionist, and we need to ensure that trade union rights are respected in our UK supply chains. I will come on to tha…
18 Jun 2026 Human Rights: Supply Chains
The hon. Gentleman makes an excellent point. I am sure many colleagues in the Chamber will focus on the Uyghurs in their contributions, but he is right to highlight the abuse in China and the need to address it. That is the reality in U…
18 Jun 2026 Human Rights: Supply Chains
I beg to move, That this House has considered the matter of safeguarding human rights in supply chains. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd, particularly as you had such short notice. Globalisation and technologic…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
The hon. Member makes an excellent point. People sometimes feel intimidated by those who congregate around shops, and that makes them feel unsafe. Southgate and Wood Green constituents have told me that, aside from the sale of counterfe…
17 Jun 2026 High Street Shops: Illicit Activity
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Dowd. I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) on securing this important debate and on his excellent speech. Our high streets are more than just places t…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
My hon. Friend has made an excellent start to his speech. Does he agree that if the other place has the ability to block private Members’ Bills, that totally undermines the concept of such Bills going forward?
28 Apr 2026 Use of Shops for Illegal Activities
I present a petition on behalf of residents of my constituency of Southgate and Wood Green who are concerned about illegal activities in shops on local high streets. It has been well documented in both national and local media that shops a…
22 Apr 2026 Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy
Five years ago, my constituent Nadine tragically lost her brother Trevor to epilepsy. An inquest into Trevor’s death ruled that his healthcare team and prison staff at the prison that he was in had not carried out their duties, which led d…
14 Apr 2026 Hidden Credit Liabilities: Role of the FCA
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Roger. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Member for Hayes and Harlington (John McDonnell) on securing this very important debate and on his excellent speech to start it off. …
19 Mar 2026 International Development
Over 220 million children worldwide are not in education. The UN sustainable development goal 4 is unlikely to be met by 2030. What investment is the UK making to support global efforts to help those children?
2 Mar 2026 Middle East
In his statement, the Prime Minister mentioned the drone attack on RAF Akrotiri and the UK’s support for the security of friends and partners in Cyprus. How is the UK co-ordinating efforts with the Cyprus Government to ensure the safety of…
22 Jan 2026 International Day of Education
I thank all Members who contributed to this wide-ranging debate. We have had lots of incredible insights into what education means, particularly from my hon. Friend the Member for Bishop Auckland (Sam Rushworth), who talked about the young…
22 Jan 2026 International Day of Education
I beg to move, That this House has considered the International Day of Education. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Ms Vaz. This Saturday, the 24th of January, will mark the eighth International Day of Education, which …
4 Nov 2025 Official Development Assistance Reductions
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. I congratulate the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward Morello) on securing this important debate and on his excellent speech. I declare an interest as the chair of the APPG on g…
4 Sep 2025 Procedure Committee
I congratulate my hon. Friend on his excellent speech and the members of the Procedure Committee, which I am part of, for their hard work. In particular, I congratulate the Chair of the Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Lancaster an…
22 Jul 2025 Topical Questions
T5. The most recent figures for the three NHS cancer waiting time targets for diagnosis, referral and treatment showed that those targets were missed. Longer waiting times can have a serious adverse effect on cancer patients, so can the …
21 Jul 2025 Middle East
Gaza is facing catastrophic, famine-like conditions and people are dying in appalling circumstances. The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is fundamentally failing to properly distribute adequate humanitarian aid and is turning distribution int…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 4 Dec 2021 – 9 Jun 2023
- Shadow Minister (Home Office) · Home Office 10 Apr 2020 – 4 Dec 2021
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 6 Dec 2018 – 10 Apr 2020
Committee memberships
- Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill 15 Jan 2025 – 25 Mar 2025
- Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill [HL] 6 Nov 2024 – 13 Nov 2024
- Justice Committee 30 Apr 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Tobacco and Vapes Bill 24 Apr 2024 – 14 May 2024
- School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill 24 Apr 2024 – 1 May 2024
- Procedure Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 16 Jan 2023
- Nationality and Borders Bill 16 Sep 2021 – 4 Nov 2021
- Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill 12 May 2021 – 24 Jun 2021
- Finance Committee (Commons) 18 Feb 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Procedure Committee 23 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Justice Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
Previous seats
- Enfield, Southgate · Elected 2 times 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Enfield, Southgate 7 May 2015
- Enfield, Southgate 6 May 2010
- Epping Forest 5 May 2005
Party affiliation
- Independent 9 Jun 2023 – 12 Apr 2024
- Labour 8 Jun 2017 – 9 Jun 2023
Expenses
Contact & offices
0207 219 3460
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bambos Charalambous, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Bambos Charalambous?
Bambos Charalambous is a Member of Parliament representing Southgate and Wood Green in the House of Commons. See Bambos Charalambous's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Bambos Charalambous represent?
Bambos Charalambous sits as Labour. See Bambos Charalambous's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Bambos Charalambous represent?
Bambos Charalambous is the Member of Parliament for Southgate and Wood Green. See Bambos Charalambous's official Parliament profile.
How long has Bambos Charalambous been an MP?
Bambos Charalambous has served in the House of Commons for 9 years, 1 month. See Bambos Charalambous's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Bambos Charalambous?
Bambos Charalambous has 6 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Bambos Charalambous's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.