MP for Goole and Pocklington
“An experienced, centrist Conservative with a major Brexit-era ministerial role and a record of occasional party rebellions.”
David Davis is a Conservative MP for Goole and Pocklington, first elected in 2008. He has held senior government roles, including Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union from 2016 to 2018, and has a long parliamentary career spanning government and opposition since the 1990s.
His voting pattern shows high party loyalty (94%) with attendance above the party average (63%). He has made several notable rebellions against the party line on recent bills. On policy issues, he generally backs immigration controls, stronger trade union powers, and transgender rights, while generally opposing increased NHS funding and favouring stricter prison and asylum policies.
Seven declared financial interests are listed, including gifts and hospitality from UK sources, miscellaneous entries, donations or other support linked to his MP activities, and 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.
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
NOLocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
NODraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
NODraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
AYEDraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOThe Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
The 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.
