Sir Bernard Jenkin

Voting Patterns

Jenkin’s voting record shows strong alignment with his party (99% loyalty) and 78% attendance. He generally backs immigration controls and the asylum system, and tends to oppose NHS funding increases. His votes on Universal Credit, VAT, transgender rights, prison sentencing and the Rwanda deportation scheme are mixed, indicating a centrist, pragmatic approach while remaining largely party-aligned.

Notable Positions

• Supports stronger immigration controls and a robust asylum system
• Generally supports trade union powers
• Opposes increases in NHS funding
• Has demonstrated willingness to vote against party lines on standards and public-order issues (e.g., Holocaust Memorial Bill clause; Public Order Bill amendments; Standards Code of Conduct amendment)

Financial Interests

Eight declared financial interests across categories including miscellaneous entries, employment earnings and ad hoc payments, gifts and hospitality from UK sources, land and property, and visits outside the UK.