MP for Goole and Pocklington
“A veteran Conservative MP and former EU minister who generally aligns with his party but has notable rebellions on immigration and public-order legislation.”
David Davis is a Conservative MP for Goole and Pocklington, first elected in 2008. He has held ministerial roles in government, including Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (2016–2018), and has a long record of parliamentary service dating back to the early 1990s.
David Davis generally aligns with his party, recording 94% party loyalty and an attendance rate of 63% (above the party average). He has a centrist overall score (51/100) and has a notable number of rebel votes (83). In policy terms, he tends to support immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, has voted for transgender rights and some trade union measures, but has opposed NHS funding and prison sentencing.
He has several declared financial interests, including gifts and hospitality from UK sources, miscellaneous entries, donations or other support for MP activities, and earnings from employment, including ongoing paid work.
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.
Opposition Day Motion: Oil and Gas
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NONational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
AYEOpposition day motion: fuel duty
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
NOCourts and Tribunals Bill
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 102
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 44
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 38
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools 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.
