MP for Goole and Pocklington
“Centrist Conservative MP and former Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union who has occasionally broken party lines on key votes.”
David Davis is a Conservative MP for Goole and Pocklington, first elected in 2008. He has held government roles in Parliament, including serving as Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union from 2016 to 2018, and has a long parliamentary career with earlier posts in the Duchy of Lancaster and as an Assistant Whip. He sits on the centre of the Conservative spectrum and has a substantial background in public service.
He shows strong party loyalty (94%) and votes more often than the party average (63% attendance vs 56%). He has a notable number of rebel votes (83), indicating occasions when he voted against the party line. His voting position sits near the centre (52/100), with a mix of stances across policy areas.
David Davis has seven declared financial interests, including gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; miscellaneous entries; donations and other support for MP activities; and employment and earnings, including ongoing paid employment.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Conservative average: 56%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Conservative average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
10 positions
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union
Jul 2016 - Jul 2018
Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office)
Nov 2003 - Jun 2008
Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (also Shadow Minister for London)
Jul 2002 - Nov 2003
Shadow Minister without Portfolio
Sept 2001 - Jul 2002
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Oct 1997 - May 2001
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Pension Schemes Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 88Q
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 85, 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123 etc
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 94B and 94C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C
NOEnglish Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
NOThe percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
