MP for Chingford and Woodford Green
“A long-serving Conservative veteran who is largely party-loyal but has made notable rebel votes on Rwanda-related immigration measures.”
Sir Iain Duncan Smith is a Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, first elected in 1992. He has held senior roles in both government and opposition, including serving as Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (2010–2016) and as Leader of the Conservative Party and the Official Opposition (2001–2003).
His voting record shows very high party loyalty (98%) and relatively strong attendance (78%). He generally supports immigration controls and the asylum system, while opposing bus services regulation; his record on welfare, VAT, NHS funding, and criminal justice is mixed. He has shown independence on Rwanda-related measures, voting AYE against the party line on amendments in January 2024 and occasionally dissenting on energy-related votes.
The MP declares 37 financial interests, including earnings and ad hoc payments from employment, other employment entries, gifts or hospitality from UK sources, and 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.
9 positions
Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
May 2010 - Mar 2016
Leader of HM Official Opposition
Sept 2001 - Nov 2003
Leader of the Conservative Party
Sept 2001 - Nov 2003
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence
Jun 1999 - Sept 2001
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Jun 1997 - Jun 1999
Standards and Privileges
Oct 1996 - Mar 1997
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: 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
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.
