MP for Bridgwater
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
“A loyal Conservative backbencher who has occasionally rebelled on end-of-life legislation.”
Sir Ashley Fox is the Conservative MP for Bridgwater, elected in 2024. He currently serves as Opposition Assistant Whip in the Commons and sits on several committees, including the Justice Committee and the Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art; he previously served on the Employment Rights Bill committee from November 2024 to January 2025.
His voting record shows strong party loyalty (98%) but unusually low attendance (13%), with 6 rebel votes overall. He sits centre-right (67/100). On policy votes, he has generally opposed workers' rights protections and trade union powers, voted for tougher prison sentencing and for regulation of bus services, and taken mixed positions on climate measures and universal credit; he has generally supported transgender rights.
Declares three financial interests: donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP; gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources; and shareholdings.
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.
6 positions
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
Since Jun 2025
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill
Since May 2025
Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art
Since Feb 2025
Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons)
Since Nov 2024
Justice Committee
Since Oct 2024
Employment Rights Bill
Nov 2024 - Jan 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.
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: fuel duty
AYEDraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
NOThe 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.
