MP for Belfast East
“A party-loyal DUP MP who has occasionally rebelled on health and coronavirus regulations.”
Gavin Robinson is a Democratic Unionist Party MP for Belfast East, first elected in 2015. He currently serves on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (since November 2024) and has held numerous committee roles over his parliamentary career, including work on defence, European Scrutiny and foreign affairs-related bills. His voting record shows strong party loyalty, with some individual rebellions on specific issues.
Robinson shows very high party loyalty (100%) with attendance around 62% (below a party average of 58%), and has recorded 6 rebel votes. His voting across topics is mixed: he supports transgender rights and the asylum system, and has backed the Rwanda deportation scheme, while generally opposing NHS funding, bus services regulation and VAT changes. He also votes in a varied pattern on Universal Credit, immigration controls and trade union powers, reflecting a centre-left positioning (45/100).
Declares four financial interests: two miscellaneous entries; a family member employed; and gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Democratic Unionist Party average: 58%
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
Democratic Unionist Party average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
21 positions
Northern Ireland Affairs Committee
Since Nov 2024
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill)
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
High Streets (Designation, Review and Improvement Plan) Bill
Mar 2024 - Mar 2024
European Scrutiny Committee
Jul 2022 - Apr 2024
Northern Ireland (Ministers, Elections and Petitions of Concern) Bill
Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
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: 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
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NODraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
NOCourts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
NOCourts 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.
