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Lee Anderson
MP for Ashfield
Reform UK
About This MP
AI-generatedLee Anderson is the MP for Ashfield, first elected in 2019. He sits as a Reform UK MP and, from 18 December 2024, serves on the Speaker's Conference. In Parliament he has served on a range of committees and bills, including the Home Affairs Committee (2022-2024) and the Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (2020-2021), and he previously held the role of Deputy Chair of the Conservative Party (2023-2024).
Voting Patterns
His voting record shows near-total party loyalty (100%), with attendance at 51% (above the party average of 41%). He has a mixed voting pattern across topics, generally supporting tighter immigration controls and a stricter asylum system, while other areas such as Universal Credit, VAT changes, NHS funding and trade union powers show a mix of positions. Notably, he rebelled on health-related measures in 2021 against party lines and voted in favour of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill at Lords Second Reading (2020).
Notable Positions
- Supports immigration controls
- Supports asylum system
- Supports stronger prison sentencing
- Voted in favour of the Divorce, Dissolution and Separation Bill [Lords] Second Reading (2020) against party line
- Voted against health-related regulations in 2021, diverging from party position on two Health Regulations measures
Financial Interests
He has 43 declared financial interests, including 31 entries for ad hoc payments related to employment and earnings, plus entries for donations/other support to MP activities, ongoing paid employment, gifts or hospitality from UK sources, and a travel-related entry abroad.
Generated 21 February 2026
100%
Party Loyalty
51%
Attendance
3
Rebel Votes
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Total Votes
Political Position
LEFTRIGHT
Centre-right(59)
Based on 290 votesCareer & Roles
10 positions
Current
Committee
Speaker's Conference (2024)
Since Dec 2024
Previous
Committee
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill
Apr 2024 - Apr 2024
Other
Deputy Chair, Conservative Party
Feb 2023 - Jan 2024
Committee
Protection from Redundancy (Pregnancy and Family Leave) Bill
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
Committee
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill
Oct 2022 - Nov 2022
Committee
Public Order Bill
May 2022 - Jun 2022
Committee
Home Affairs Committee
Mar 2022 - May 2024
Voting Stances
Based on parliamentary votes
Universal Credit
Generally againsthas generally voted against universal credit
152 votes
Immigration controls
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on immigration controls
151 votes
VAT changes
Generally againsthas generally voted against vat changes
83 votes
Asylum system
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on asylum system
72 votes
Trade union powers
Generally againsthas generally voted against trade union powers
62 votes
Transgender rights
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on transgender rights
59 votes
Bus services regulation
Mixedhas voted a mixture of ways on bus services regulation
58 votes
Rwanda deportation scheme
Generally againsthas generally voted against rwanda deportation scheme
44 votes
Financial Interests
43 declarations · £122,444 total
Recent Rebel Votes
Recent Votes
ABSENT
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2026-27
11 Feb 2026279 Aye90 No
ABSENT
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
11 Feb 2026277 Aye143 No
ABSENT
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
ABSENT
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
ABSENT
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
27 Jan 202688 Aye310 No
ABSENT
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
27 Jan 202661 Aye311 No