About Jake Richards

Jake Richards represents the people who live in Rother Valley, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour MP for Rother Valley

Entered the House of Commons on 5 July 2024 — General election

Social Media

• @jakerichardsmp.bsky.social
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Assistant Whip (since 7 Sep 2025)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (since 7 Sep 2025)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alexander Stafford
• Kevin Barron
• Peter Hardy
• David Griffiths
• Edward Dunn
• Thomas Grundy

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Committee (27 out of 29)