At a glanceShivani Raja is a Conservative MP for Leicester East, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 363 votes in Commons divisions (63% attendance), tabled 485 written questions and registered 3 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Shivani Raja did not vote in 212. 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
- Conservative Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Leicester East Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Damian Hinds
Conservative
100.0% · 349 of 349 shared votes
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Dr Andrew Murrison
Conservative
100.0% · 341 of 341 shared votes
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Edward Argar
Conservative
100.0% · 339 of 339 shared votes
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John Lamont
Conservative
100.0% · 336 of 336 shared votes
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Sir Julian Lewis
Conservative
100.0% · 334 of 334 shared votes
Votes least like
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Michael Payne
Labour
1.0% · 3 of 293 shared votes
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Emily Thornberry
Labour
1.0% · 2 of 201 shared votes
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Kerry McCarthy
Labour
1.3% · 4 of 308 shared votes
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Bambos Charalambous
Labour
1.4% · 4 of 280 shared votes
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Ellie Reeves
Labour
1.4% · 3 of 214 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.
Visits outside the UK1
- International visit to India between 09 March 2026 and 15 March 2026 (registered 25 Mar 2026)
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Property in Newcastle, Leicester, Gainford (registered 3 Aug 2024)
Miscellaneous1
- Personal License holder of a company that owns venue. This is an unpaid role. (registered 25 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of trends in the level of passenger satisfaction with East Midlands Railway services operating through Leicester.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the average cancellation rate for East Midlands Railway services calling at Leicester station was in each of the last five years.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with East Midlands Railway on improving the performance of services between Leicester and London St Pancras.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the reliability of East Midlands Railway services serving Leicester; and what steps she is taking to improve punctuality and reduce cancellations on the Midland M
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Civil Service: Gender Recognition
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether government departments are revising their own policies with reference to the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non-binary Employees issued on 22 May 2026.
Awaiting an answer from the Cabinet Office.
Civil Service: Gender Recognition
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Written Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591, what public interest factors were weighed in reaching the decision not to disclose the model Policy and Guidance: Supporting Trans and Non
Awaiting an answer from the Cabinet Office.
Parliamentary Questions: Disclosure of Information
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the Answer of 14 July 2026 to Question HL1591, whether it is his Department's policy that exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 determine what information may be provided in answ
Awaiting an answer from the Cabinet Office.
Civil Service: Gender Recognition
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 14th July to Question HL1591, which Minister acted as the qualified person under section 36(5)(a) of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 in respect of that request; and on what date tha
Awaiting an answer from the Cabinet Office.
Early day motions
| 23 Jun 2026 | Leicester Comedy Festival | 4 sig. |
| 12 May 2025 | Museums, libraries and community centres in Leicester and the UK | 4 sig. |
| 28 Oct 2024 | Supporting business growth in Leicestershire | 3 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
28 Jan 2026 Youth Unemployment
Every young person I speak to in Leicester wants the same basic things: to work, to earn, to learn and to build a future for themselves. They want the dignity that comes from that first pay packet, the confidence that comes from responsibi…
28 Jan 2026 Children in Poverty
The best way to lift poverty is to support people into work and create jobs. What assessment have the Minister and her colleagues made of the impact that their crippling national insurance hike has had on families with children living in p…
27 Nov 2025 Business of the House
The regulator of social housing has found the Labour-run Leicester city council guilty of serious failings in maintaining safe and decent homes, with thousands lacking basic safety checks. The Court of Appeal has upheld a finding of racial…
22 Apr 2025 “For Women Scotland” Supreme Court Ruling
Will the Secretary of State take action to ensure that policies and lessons in schools are not led by external organisations that have been captured by contested gender ideology?
3 Apr 2025 Business of the House
While inequalities during pregnancy and childbirth have reduced, they remain a cause of concern for pregnant women from ethnic minorities. According to latest data, black women are 2.8 times more likely to die during and up to six weeks af…
11 Dec 2024 Finance Bill
We are talking about people who have often sacrificed luxuries and gone without to afford the education that they believe is best for their children. This is not the preserve of billionaire hedge fund managers; we are talking about nurses,…
11 Dec 2024 Finance Bill
In my constituency, thousands of hard-working families diligently strive to give their children the best possible start in life. Some choose our excellent state schools, while others opt for independent schools that they believe more close…
21 Oct 2024 Employment Rights Bill
It is with great privilege and a deep sense of responsibility that I stand before you today, Madam Deputy Speaker. As I take my place in this historic Chamber, I am acutely aware of the profound trust placed in us by the constituents of ou…
9 Oct 2024 Engagements
Q3. The Prime Minister’s decision to impose VAT on independent schools strips hard-working families of the ability to choose what is best for their children, while risking job losses for teachers, increasing class sizes and squeezing sta…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Women and Equalities Committee 25 Nov 2024 – 2 Jun 2025
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shivani Raja, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Shivani Raja?
Shivani Raja is a Member of Parliament representing Leicester East in the House of Commons. See Shivani Raja's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Shivani Raja represent?
Shivani Raja sits as Conservative. See Shivani Raja's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Shivani Raja represent?
Shivani Raja is the Member of Parliament for Leicester East. See Shivani Raja's official Parliament profile.
How long has Shivani Raja been an MP?
Shivani Raja has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Shivani Raja's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Shivani Raja?
Shivani Raja has 3 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Shivani Raja's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.