MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
“A health-focused Conservative MP with ministerial and shadow roles who has occasionally rebelled against the party on Rwanda-related measures and tobacco legislation.”
Dr Caroline Johnson is the Conservative MP for Sleaford and North Hykeham, first elected in December 2016. She currently serves as Shadow Minister for Health and Social Care, sits on the Education Committee, and has previously held a government role in the Department of Health and Social Care; she is active in health policy through committee work such as the Rare Cancers Bill.
She shows high attendance and strong party loyalty, with 8 rebel votes. She generally supports stricter immigration controls and the asylum system, and backs the Rwanda deportation scheme, while her votes on welfare, NHS funding and some social issues are mixed. Notable rebellions include votes on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill and Rwanda amendments, and she voted against Northern Ireland abortion regulations in 2022.
Declared interests include current employment and ongoing paid employment, land and property interests (in the UK or abroad), and visits outside the UK.
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.
16 positions
Rare Cancers Bill
Since Jun 2025
Education Committee
Since Oct 2024
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
Since Jul 2024
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Courts (Remote Hearings) Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL]
Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
Feb 2023 - 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
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
NOCourts and Tribunals Bill
Courts and Tribunals Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
AYECourts and Tribunals 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.
