MP for Hamble Valley
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
“A loyal Conservative MP with a centre-right tilt who occasionally rebels on select social policy and constitutional issues.”
Paul Holmes is a Conservative MP for Hamble Valley, first elected in 2019. He currently serves as Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary for Housing, Communities and Local Government and as an Opposition Whip, while sitting on committees including the Rare Cancers Bill and the Committee of Selection. Earlier in his career he held shadow roles supporting Northern Ireland and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
He shows very high party loyalty (100%) with attendance close to the party average. His voting pattern supports immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme, while his record on health, welfare and civil liberties is more mixed, including several votes diverging from the party line.
Declared three financial interests: gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; miscellaneous; and visits 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.
19 positions
Rare Cancers Bill
Since Jun 2025
Committee of Selection
Since Apr 2025
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Since Nov 2024
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Since Jul 2024
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill
Sept 2025 - Oct 2025
Planning and Infrastructure Bill
Apr 2025 - May 2025
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Assistant Whip
Apr 2024 - Jul 2024
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]
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOThe 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
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
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.
