MP for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
“A highly loyal Conservative MP with strong attendance, who maintains a centrist voting record and has a small number of notable rebellions on select issues.”
Mike Wood is the Conservative MP for Kingswinford and South Staffordshire, first elected in 2015. He currently serves as Shadow Minister for the Cabinet Office and sits on the Committee of Selection, with involvement in bills such as the Rare Cancers Bill and the 16 to 19 Academies Bill. His parliamentary career has included government Whip roles, reflecting broad experience across both government and opposition.
He shows strong party loyalty and solid attendance. He generally backs immigration controls and the asylum system, and typically votes against bus services regulation. His votes on VAT changes, transgender rights, NHS funding, and prison sentencing are mixed, situating him around the centre (54/100).
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.
19 positions
Rare Cancers Bill
Since Jun 2025
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Secure 16 to 19 Academies Bill
Since Jun 2025
Committee of Selection
Since Nov 2024
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
Since Nov 2024
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Since Jul 2024
Victims and Courts Bill
Jun 2025 - Jun 2025
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Football Governance Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL]
Feb 2024 - Feb 2024
Media Bill
Nov 2023 - Dec 2023
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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
Opposition day motion: student loans
AYEOpposition day motion: fuel duty
AYEThe 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.
