Sir John Whittingdale

Voting Patterns

Whittingdale shows very high party loyalty (99%) and an attendance rate of 78%, above the Commons average of 56%. He has 13 rebel votes. On key topics, he generally supports immigration controls and the asylum system, and has backed the Rwanda deportation scheme, while voting more mixed on welfare, NHS funding, VAT, bus services regulation and transgender rights.

Notable Positions

• Supports immigration controls.
• Supports the asylum system.
• Generally backs the Rwanda deportation scheme.
• Has demonstrated independence on constitutional matters (rebellions on Standards motions and NI/Withdrawal related votes).
• Votes on domestic fiscal areas show a mixed pattern (e.g., opposition to some VAT and Universal Credit changes).

Financial Interests

He has 11 declared financial interests, including four entries for 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 entry for gifts or benefits from sources outside the UK; and one for land or property.