MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
“An Independent backbencher who frequently rebels on rail policy while voting in favour of transgender rights.”
Patrick Spencer is an Independent MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, elected on 4 July 2024. He has served on the Education Committee and on several bill committees related to apprenticeships, schools and rating, reflecting engagement with education policy and parliamentary scrutiny.
His voting record shows low party loyalty (43% against the party average of 80%) and very low attendance (14% against the party average of 26%), with a high rebel vote count (170). He sits on the centre-right of the spectrum (67/100). On key issues, he has opposed Universal Credit, workers’ rights protections and trade union powers, while voting in favour of VAT changes, transgender rights, and a publicly owned railway.
Declared financial interests include eight entries across categories: land and property (within or outside the UK), shareholdings, miscellaneous items, and donations or other support for MP activities.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Independent average: 23%
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
Independent average: 78%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
4 positions
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]
Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Education Committee
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
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.
Railways Bill: Third Reading
NORailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 148
AYERailways Bill
Railways Bill Remaining Stages: Amendment 143
AYERailways Bill
Draft Combined Authorities (Mayoral Elections) (Amendment) Order 2026
NOSteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 12
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 20
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: New Clause 8
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill Committee: Amendment 12
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 6
AYEArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 5
AYEArmed Forces Bill
Armed Forces Bill Committee: New Clause 2
AYEArmed Forces Bill
Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
AYESteel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
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.
