MP for Meriden and Solihull East
Shadow Minister (Education)
“A party-loyal Conservative MP with high-profile shadow and government roles, notably in education and science.”
Saqib Bhatti is a Conservative MP elected in 2019 for Meriden and Solihull East. He currently serves as Shadow Minister for Education and has previously held government roles in science, innovation and technology, and has served on a range of parliamentary committees.
Bhatti shows very high party loyalty (100%), with 54% voting attendance and a single recorded rebel vote (Public Order Bill amendment, March 2023). He generally favours stricter immigration controls and asylum measures, votes against broader welfare changes (e.g., Universal Credit, VAT adjustments), supports the Rwanda deportation scheme, and backs tougher crime measures such as prison sentencing; NHS funding positions and transgender rights have been mixed.
Bhatti has 13 declared financial interests, including gifts and hospitality, land and property, donations and loans, shareholdings, and family members engaged in lobbying; he has also reported 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.
12 positions
Shadow Minister (Education)
Since Jul 2025
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
Since Jun 2025
Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport)
Nov 2024 - Jul 2025
Shadow Minister (Science, Innovation and Technology)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
Jul 2024 - Nov 2024
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Science, Innovation and Technology)
Nov 2023 - Jul 2024
Procurement Bill [HL]
Jan 2023 - Feb 2023
Online Safety (Re-committed Clauses and Schedules) Bill
Dec 2022 - Dec 2022
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
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
NOVictims and Courts Bill
Opposition Day Motion: Defence
AYEOpposition 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
Opposition day motion: student loans
AYEOpposition day motion: fuel duty
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.
