MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Patrick Spencer is an Independent Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, first elected on 4 July 2024. Since entering Parliament he has served on several committees, including the Education Committee and committees related to education and apprenticeships.
He has low party loyalty (44%, compared with a party average of 77%) and very low voting attendance (11%, vs. 21% party average), and a high level of rebellion against his party (126 rebel votes). His overall stance sits centre-right (69/100). On key issues, he has generally opposed universal credit changes and stronger worker protections, supported bus services regulation and transgender rights, and shown mixed positions on climate measures; he has consistently backed mental health services.
He has eight declared financial interests, including three in miscellaneous items, two in land and property (within or outside the UK), two shareholdings, and one donation or other support (including loans).
Generated 21 February 2026
4 positions
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]
Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Education Committee
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
Based on parliamentary votes
has almost always voted against universal credit
has almost always voted against trade union powers
has almost always voted against workers rights protections
has generally voted against vat changes
has voted a mixture of ways on prison sentencing
has voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
has generally voted against renter protections
has almost always voted against transgender rights
King's Speech (Motion for an Address): Amendment (h)
22 Jul 2024
King's Speech (Motion for an Address): Amendment (l)
23 Jul 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Second Reading
29 Jul 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 14
3 Sept 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 17
3 Sept 2024
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading