MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
“A loyal centre-right Conservative MP who fronts housing and devolution policy while occasionally breaking ranks on migration and asylum measures.”
David Simmonds is a Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, first elected in 2019. He currently serves as Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and has been an Opposition Whip since July 2024. He has held a range of parliamentary roles, with a focus on housing, planning and devolution through various committee assignments.
He shows very high party loyalty (99%) and has a below-average attendance (51%). His voting record generally supports stricter immigration controls and asylum measures, and backing for the Rwanda deportation scheme, but is mixed on Universal Credit, VAT, NHS funding and transgender rights. He has 9 rebel votes against his party, including notable instances on tobacco regulation, illegal migration and asylum-related bills.
Six declared financial interests: Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP (3 entries) and Miscellaneous (3 entries.
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.
22 positions
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
Since Nov 2024
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Since Jul 2024
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Sept 2025 - Oct 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Apr 2025 - May 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Renters’ Rights Bill
Oct 2024 - Nov 2024
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Prison Media Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
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]
Draft 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
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory 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.
