MP for Maidstone and Malling
Shadow Solicitor General
“A centrist Conservative MP with strong attendance and loyalty who now serves as Shadow Solicitor General and has shown independence on a small number of social policy votes.”
Helen Grant is the Conservative MP for Maidstone and Malling, first elected in 2010. She has held government posts in the Justice and Culture, Media and Sport departments and has served on multiple committees; since November 2024 she has been the Shadow Solicitor General.
She reports 100% party loyalty and 72% voting attendance, with 6 rebel votes. She sits at the centrist mark (50/100). On policy, she generally backs immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, generally opposes bus services regulation, and has voted a mix on welfare and NHS funding; she has also generally voted in favour of transgender rights.
She has 10 declared financial interests, including gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; land and property interests (within or outside the UK); a family member employed; miscellaneous interests; and a shareholding.
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.
9 positions
Shadow Solicitor General
Since Nov 2024
Nationality and Borders Bill
Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
Vice-Chair, Conservative Party
Jan 2018 - May 2019
Committees on Arms Export Controls
Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact
Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
International Development Committee
Jul 2015 - Oct 2016
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Culture, Media and Sport)
Oct 2013 - Mar 2015
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]
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
The 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
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.
