MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
Shadow Minister (Levelling Up, Housing and Communities)
“A party loyalist who occasionally rebels on immigration and asylum policy.”
David Simmonds is Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, elected in 2019. He serves as Shadow Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and as an Opposition Whip, and has sat on several committees examining housing, planning and justice legislation since he entered Parliament.
His voting record shows very high party loyalty (99%) but relatively low voting attendance (52% of votes), with 9 rebel votes. He generally backs stricter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, while votes on Universal Credit, VAT and NHS funding have been mixed.
Declared financial interests include six entries: three for donations and other support (including loans) connected to his activities as an MP, and three miscellaneous 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.
23 positions
Representation of the People Bill
Since Mar 2026
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.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Opposition Day Motion: Defence
AYEOpposition 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
AYEThe 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.
