MP for Skipton and Ripon
“A party-loyal Conservative MP with strong attendance and a history of rare, high-profile rebellions on notable votes.”
Sir Julian Smith is a Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, first elected in 2010. He has held senior government roles, including Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (2019–2020) and Chief Whip in the Commons (2017–2019), reflecting a long career in government service and party organisation.
He shows near-total loyalty to the Conservative whip (100% party loyalty, above the party average of 99%) and solid attendance (74%, above the 56% party average). He has four rebel votes, including notable occasions where he voted against his party on specific bills in 2020–2025. His self-described positioning sits centre-right (58/100).
Declared 13 financial interests, including multiple entries for employment and earnings (ad hoc payments and other earnings), gifts/benefits and hospitality from UK sources, and land or property holdings (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.
8 positions
British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill
Mar 2024 - Apr 2024
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Jul 2019 - Feb 2020
Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury and Chief Whip
Nov 2017 - Jul 2019
Committee of Selection
Sept 2017 - Nov 2017
Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons)
Jun 2017 - Nov 2017
Vice Chamberlain (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons)
Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
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.
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
AYEIndustry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
NOLocal Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
NODraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
NODraft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
NOUniversal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill [HL]
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
AYEOpposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
AYEDraft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
NOMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
AYEMedical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
NODiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill
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.
