MP for Hornchurch and Upminster
Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Julia Lopez is a Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster, first elected in 2017. She currently serves as the Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, and has previously held ministerial roles in the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology and in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
She has very high party loyalty (99%) and above-average attendance (72%). Her voting record shows strong support for immigration controls and a robust asylum system, and backing for the Rwanda deportation scheme. Her votes on other issues are mixed, with notable rebel votes on EU withdrawal matters in 2019 and on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill in 2024.
Declared financial interests include one entry for gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
18 positions
Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology
Since Jul 2025
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Minister of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Dec 2023 - Jul 2024
Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Dec 2023 - Jul 2024
Minister on Leave (Minister of State)
May 2023 - Dec 2023
Minister on Leave (Minister of State)
May 2023 - Dec 2023
Based on parliamentary votes
has generally voted against universal credit
has generally voted for immigration controls
has generally voted against vat changes
has generally voted against bus services regulation
has generally voted for asylum system
has voted a mixture of ways on transgender rights
has generally voted against trade union powers
has voted a mixture of ways on nhs funding
European Union (Withdrawal) Act main Motion (Prime Minister)
15 Jan 2019
Section 13(1)(b) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act main motion
12 Mar 2019
Draft European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (Exit Day) (Amendment) Regulations 2019
27 Mar 2019
United Kingdom's withdrawal from the European Union
29 Mar 2019
European Union (Withdrawal) (No.5) Bill Committee NC4 - Cash
3 Apr 2019
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading