MP for South West Devon
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
“Party-loyal Conservative MP with perfect voting loyalty and unusually low attendance, currently serving as Opposition Assistant Whip and focusing on transport policy.”
Rebecca Smith is the Conservative MP for South West Devon, elected on 4 July 2024. She currently serves as the Opposition Assistant Whip in the Commons and sits on the Transport and Ecclesiastical Committees, while also serving on the Bus Services (No. 2) Bill committee. In Parliament, she has previously contributed to several Bill committees, including the Railways Bill, Pension Schemes Bill, Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, and Renters’ Rights Bill.
Her voting pattern shows 100% party loyalty with zero rebel votes, and an attendance rate of 11% (well below the party average of 56%). She generally votes against expanding trade union powers and stronger workers’ rights protections, and against VAT changes, while consistently supporting protest rights. She has also voted in favour on transgender rights and mental health services, with mixed positions on climate measures, prison sentencing, and bus services regulation.
She has declared 11 financial interests, including seven entries for gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; one entry for employment and earnings; one entry for ongoing paid employment; one miscellaneous entry; and one entry for 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.
8 positions
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [HL]
Since Jun 2025
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
Since Nov 2024
Ecclesiastical Committee
Since Nov 2024
Transport Committee
Since Oct 2024
Railways Bill
Jan 2026 - Feb 2026
Pension Schemes Bill
Jul 2025 - Sept 2025
Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill
Feb 2025 - Mar 2025
Renters’ Rights Bill
Oct 2024 - Nov 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]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
AYEDraft 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
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.
