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Portrait of Nigel Huddleston, MP for Droitwich and Evesham

Nigel Huddleston

MP for Droitwich and Evesham

ConservativeOpposition

Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

About This MP

AI-generated

“A high-attendance, loyal Conservative MP with treasury and trade experience who now serves as the shadow culture secretary.”

Nigel Huddleston is a Conservative MP for Droitwich and Evesham, first elected in 2015. He has held ministerial roles in the Treasury and Department for Business and Trade, and he currently serves as Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport and Co-Chair of the Conservative Party.

Voting Patterns

He records 100% party loyalty with 83% voting attendance, and has 3 rebel votes. He generally supports stronger immigration controls and the asylum system, and has voted against regulation of bus services and VAT changes. On other issues his votes are mixed, including transgender rights, trade union powers, NHS funding and prison sentencing, while he has generally supported the Rwanda deportation scheme.

Notable Positions

  • Supports stricter immigration controls and a robust asylum system
  • Opposes regulation of bus services
  • Opposes VAT changes
  • Supports the Rwanda deportation scheme
  • Shows mixed voting positions on transgender rights and trade union powers

Financial Interests

Declared 11 financial interests, including gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK and international sources, shareholdings, and overseas visits.

Generated 21 February 2026

Voting Activity

How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.

83%
High

How often this MP votes

Conservative average: 56%

What does this mean?

The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.

100%
Very high

How often this MP votes with their party

Conservative average: 99%

What does this mean?

Political Position

Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.

LEFTRIGHT
Centre-right(56)
Based on 396 votes on ideologically significant topics — more votes means a more reliable estimate.

Career & Roles

18 positions

Current

Opposition

Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport

Since Jul 2025

Other

Co-Chair, Conservative Party

Since Nov 2024

Previous

Opposition

Shadow Financial Secretary (Treasury)

Jul 2024 - Nov 2024

Committee

Finance (No.2) Bill

May 2024 - May 2024

Committee

Finance Bill

Jan 2024 - Jan 2024

Government

Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)

Nov 2023 - Jul 2024

Government

Minister of State (Department for Business and Trade)

Feb 2023 - Nov 2023

Government

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade)

Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

Financial Interests

11 declarations · £4,352 total

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.

Recent Activity

48 events

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading

NO
4 days ago361 / 84Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2

AYE
4 days ago156 / 273Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1

AYE
4 days ago161 / 272Rejected

Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill

Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27

NO
2 weeks ago279 / 90Passed

Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27

NO
2 weeks ago277 / 143Passed

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026

NO
2 weeks ago362 / 107Passed

Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026

NO
3 weeks ago392 / 116Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading

NO
3 weeks ago458 / 104Passed

Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]

Opposition Day: Youth unemployment

AYE
1 month ago91 / 287Rejected

Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory

AYE
1 month ago103 / 284Rejected

Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026

NO
1 month ago294 / 108Passed

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1

AYE
1 month ago88 / 310Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9

AYE
1 month ago91 / 378Rejected

Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025

NO
1 month ago373 / 106Passed

National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading

NO
1 month ago316 / 194Passed

National 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.

3rebel votes
Rare

Rebel votes

What does this mean?

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.