MP for New Forest East
“A security-minded Conservative backbencher who largely follows the party line but has a notable record of rebelling on select bills.”
Sir Julian Lewis is the Conservative MP for New Forest East, first elected in 1997. He has built a career concentrated on national security and defence, serving on the Intelligence and Security Committee and multiple National Security Strategy joint committees, reflecting a long‑running security focus in Parliament.
He shows strong party loyalty (98%) and good attendance (77%). His voting generally aligns with Conservative positions on immigration and asylum policies, and he supported the Rwanda deportation scheme; he has often voted against increases in NHS funding. He has demonstrated independence on a few bills, including notable rebellions on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, the Victims and Prisoners Bill, and Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill amendments to disagree with Lords amendments.
Declared financial interests include gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources, and land and property interests (within or 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.
20 positions
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Nov 2024 - Jun 2025
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
Jul 2020 - May 2024
Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system
Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
Liaison Committee (Commons)
Nov 2017 - Nov 2019
National Security Strategy (Joint Committee)
Oct 2017 - Nov 2019
Defence Sub-Committee
Sept 2017 - Nov 2019
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
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
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
AYEThe 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.
