MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
“A loyal Conservative MP with strong attendance who occasionally rebels on select bills, and who currently serves as Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons.”
John Lamont is a Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, first elected in 2017. He currently serves as Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons and sits on several committees, with prior government service in the Scotland Office and extensive involvement in Scottish Affairs and Statutory Instruments committees.
Lamont votes consistently with his party and has a relatively high attendance rate (73%), with eight recorded rebel votes. His record shows a mix of positions across policy areas: he generally backs immigration controls and the asylum system, and supports tougher prison sentencing, while he often opposes bus service regulation and holds mixed views on welfare and NHS funding.
He has nine declared financial interests, including four entries related to donations or loans for MP activities, four miscellaneous entries, and one entry for travel 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.
15 positions
Restoration and Renewal Programme Board
Since Sept 2025
Modernisation Committee
Since Sept 2025
Procedure Committee
Since Sept 2025
Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
Since Jul 2025
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee
Since Dec 2024
Petitions Committee
Since Nov 2024
Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Scotland Office)
Oct 2022 - Jul 2024
Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Scottish Affairs Committee
May 2020 - May 2023
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
Jan 2020 - Jan 2023
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]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
AYEDraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOMedical 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
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.
