MP for Runnymede and Weybridge
Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
Dr Ben Spencer is the Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, first elected in 2019. He is the Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology and, since 21 January 2026, serves on the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill committee. He has previously sat on the Work and Pensions Committee (2020–2024) and held shadow roles in Health and Social Care (July–November 2024) and Science, Innovation and Technology (from November 2024).
He shows very high party loyalty (99%) with attendance slightly below the party average (53% vs 56%) and has 7 rebel votes. His voting record places him on the centre-right (66/100). On policy, he generally backs immigration controls and the asylum system, supports regulation of bus services and the Rwanda deportation scheme, and tends to vote against expanding trade union powers. His positions on welfare and health policy are mixed, with votes that mix support and opposition to Universal Credit changes, VAT changes, NHS funding, and prison sentencing. He has generally voted in favour of transgender rights.
Eight financial interests are declared: three entries for gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; two entries for donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP; two entries for visits outside the UK; and one miscellaneous entry.
Generated 21 February 2026
10 positions
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
Since Jan 2026
Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
Since Nov 2024
Data (Use and Access) Bill [HL]
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Finance (No.2) Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
Renters (Reform) Bill
Nov 2023 - Nov 2023
Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee)
Jul 2022 - May 2024
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill
Jan 2022 - Jan 2022
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted for immigration controls
has generally voted against universal credit
has generally voted against vat changes
has generally voted for asylum system
has generally voted against trade union powers
has voted a mixture of ways on transgender rights
has voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
has generally voted for rwanda deportation scheme
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020
1 Dec 2020
Abortion (Northern Ireland) (No. 2) Regulations 2020
17 Jun 2020
Public Order Bill: Amendment (a) to Lords Amendment 5
7 Mar 2023
Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading
26 Nov 2024
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1
13 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