Sir John Whittingdale

Voting Patterns

He shows very high party loyalty (99%) and above-average attendance (78%), with 13 rebel votes. He generally votes for immigration controls and the asylum system, and has backed the Rwanda deportation scheme, while generally opposing tighter regulation of bus services. On Universal Credit, VAT changes, transgender rights, NHS funding, trade union powers and prison sentencing, his votes are mixed with no single, consistent pattern.

Notable Positions

• Supports tighter immigration controls
• Supports the asylum system
• Supports the Rwanda deportation scheme
• Against greater regulation of bus services

Financial Interests

The declared financial interests total 13 items: six gifts/benefits or hospitality from UK sources; two miscellaneous entries; two visits outside the UK; one entry noting a family member engaged in third‑party lobbying; one gifts/benefits from sources outside the UK; and one land or property entry.