MP for South Holland and The Deepings
“A long-serving Conservative with ministerial experience who occasionally breaks party ranks on Rwanda policy.”
Sir John Hayes is a Conservative MP for South Holland and The Deepings, first elected in 1997. He has held ministerial roles in the Home Office and in the Transport department, and he currently serves on the Intelligence and Security Committee and the Panel of Chairs. His long Parliament career includes extensive committee work and public service across government.
Hayes shows very high party loyalty (99%) and above-average attendance (80%). He generally supports Conservative positions on immigration controls and the asylum system and has backed the Rwanda deportation scheme. His record is a mix on welfare, NHS funding, and regulation, with several notable rebellions against the party line on select issues.
Has 13 declared financial interests, primarily related to ongoing or ad hoc employment earnings, other paid work, and a family member employed.
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.
26 positions
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Since Dec 2024
Panel of Chairs
Since Nov 2024
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]
Feb 2024 - Mar 2024
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
Jan 2023 - Jan 2023
Judicial Review and Courts Bill
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (England and Wales)
Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Jul 2020 - 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.
King's Speech Motion for an Address
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)
NOKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)
AYEKing's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)
AYEPension Schemes Bill: Government Motion relating to Lords Reason 88X
NOCollective Defined Contribution Pension Schemes Bill
Privilege
AYENorthern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over (Motion)
NONorthern Ireland Troubles Bill
Crime and Policing Bill: Government motion in relation to LA439
NOCrime and Policing Bill
Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: Govt Motion to insist on Amdt 38J and disagree with Amdts 38V to 38X
NOChildren’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026
Pensions Schemes Bill: Govt motion relating to Lords Reason 88D
NOCrime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B
NOCrime and Policing Bill
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Parliamentary role · 11 Dec 2024
Panel of Chairs
Parliamentary role · 27 Nov 2024
Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL]
Parliamentary role · 28 Feb 2024
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.
