MP for East Antrim
“Mostly a loyal, long-serving DUP backbencher with a centrist tilt who occasionally rebellion on niche bills.”
Sammy Wilson is the Democratic Unionist Party MP for East Antrim, first elected in 2005. He currently serves on the Environmental Audit Committee and took part in the Speaker's Conference; his parliamentary career has included roles on the European Scrutiny Committee and as a Shadow DUP spokesperson on Brexit, Education, Work and Pensions, and the Treasury. He has contributed to committees on issues ranging from space industry to cultural protection, reflecting a long-standing track record in Parliament.
His voting record shows 99% party loyalty (above typical expectations) with 11 rebel votes, and attendance at 60%. On policy, he generally supported immigration controls and the asylum system, and backed the Rwanda deportation scheme, while often opposing bus services regulation and VAT changes. He has voted in favour of transgender rights and prison sentencing, with mixed positions on trade union powers and NHS funding, indicating a pragmatic, centre-inclined approach rather than strict ideological alignment.
Two declared financial interests: miscellaneous (1 entry) and visits outside the UK (1 entry).
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Democratic Unionist Party average: 58%
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
Democratic Unionist Party average: 100%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
22 positions
Environmental Audit Committee
Since Feb 2025
Speaker's Conference (2024)
Since Dec 2024
Space Industry (Indemnities) Bill
May 2024 - May 2024
European Scrutiny Committee
Apr 2024 - May 2024
Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill
Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
Sept 2017 - Nov 2019
Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit)
Jul 2017 - May 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.
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
Opposition 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
Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
NODraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading
NOFinance (No. 2) Bill
Finance (No. 2) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 6
AYEFinance (No. 2) 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.
