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Patrick Spencer
MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich
Independent
About This MP
AI-generatedPatrick Spencer is an Independent Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, first elected on 4 July 2024. Since entering Parliament he has served on several committees, including the Education Committee and committees related to education and apprenticeships.
Voting Patterns
He has low party loyalty (44%, compared with a party average of 77%) and very low voting attendance (11%, vs. 21% party average), and a high level of rebellion against his party (126 rebel votes). His overall stance sits centre-right (69/100). On key issues, he has generally opposed universal credit changes and stronger worker protections, supported bus services regulation and transgender rights, and shown mixed positions on climate measures; he has consistently backed mental health services.
Notable Positions
- Centre-right leaning in Parliament (69/100).
- Opposes stronger workers' rights protections and expansion of trade union powers.
- Supports regulation of bus services.
- Opposes renter protections.
- Supports transgender rights.
Financial Interests
He has eight declared financial interests, including three in miscellaneous items, two in land and property (within or outside the UK), two shareholdings, and one donation or other support (including loans).
Generated 21 February 2026
44%
Party Loyalty
11%
Attendance
126
Rebel Votes
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Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centre-right(69)
Based on 100 votesCareer & Roles
4 positions
Previous
Committee
Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (Transfer of Functions etc) Bill [HL]
Mar 2025 - Mar 2025
Committee
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
Jan 2025 - Feb 2025
Committee
Non-Domestic Rating (Multipliers and Private Schools) Bill
Dec 2024 - Dec 2024
Committee
Education Committee
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against universal credit
44 votes
Trade union powers
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against trade union powers
34 votes
Workers rights protections
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against workers rights protections
34 votes
VAT changes
Generally againsthas generally voted against vat changes
24 votes
Prison sentencing
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on prison sentencing
17 votes
Bus services regulation
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
15 votes
Renter protections
Generally againsthas generally voted against renter protections
13 votes
Transgender rights
Strongly againsthas almost always voted against transgender rights
13 votes
Financial Interests
8 declarations · £3,000 total
Recent Rebel Votes
King's Speech (Motion for an Address): Amendment (h)
22 Jul 2024
King's Speech (Motion for an Address): Amendment (l)
23 Jul 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Second Reading
29 Jul 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 14
3 Sept 2024
Passenger Railway Services Bill (Public Ownership) Bill: Committee: Amendment 17
3 Sept 2024
Recent Votes
NO
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Maritime Activities) Order 2026
11 Feb 2026362 Aye107 No
NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
4 Feb 2026392 Aye116 No
NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
3 Feb 2026458 Aye104 No
AYE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
28 Jan 202691 Aye287 No
AYE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
28 Jan 2026103 Aye284 No
NO
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
28 Jan 2026294 Aye108 No
AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
27 Jan 202688 Aye310 No
ABSENT
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
27 Jan 202661 Aye311 No