MP for Surrey Heath
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Europe)
Dr Al Pinkerton is the Liberal Democrat MP for Surrey Heath, first elected in July 2024. He serves as the Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Europe and sits on the Ecclesiastical Committee, with previous roles including Lib Dem Spokesperson for Northern Ireland and service on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee.
His party loyalty is high at 98% but his attendance is below the party average at 11%. He has a mixed voting record on welfare-related issues, often opposing worker protections and trade union powers, while typically supporting tougher prison sentencing, regulation of bus services, and measures related to climate change and mental health. He sits on the centre-right of the political spectrum (62/100).
Declared financial interests include four entries: two visits outside the UK and earnings from employment (including ad hoc payments).
Generated 21 February 2026
4 positions
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Europe)
Since Oct 2025
Ecclesiastical Committee
Since Nov 2024
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Oct 2024 - Nov 2025
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Northern Ireland)
Sept 2024 - Oct 2025
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally 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 voted a mixture of ways on renter protections
has generally voted for transgender rights
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1
13 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2
13 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24
20 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12
20 Jun 2025
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77
20 Jun 2025
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