Member of Parliament

Christian Matheson

Q: Which party does Christian Matheson represent?

Christian Matheson currently represents Independent. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/4408

Ind Independent City of Chester ID 4408

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

7 May 2015

Commons start

11 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

40.9 %

Voting participation

-32.4 % vs avg

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Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 168/211 (80 %)

Foreign Affairs 50/69 (72 %)

Trade 53/88 (60 %)

Transport 51/87 (59 %)

NHS / Health 23/56 (41 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)

Devolution / Local Government 6/65 (9 %)

Work / Employment 10/75 (13 %)

Digital / Online Safety 13/60 (22 %)

Migration 46/169 (27 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 941 of 2,302 eligible divisions (40.9 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

941

Total votes

565

Aye

376

Party rebellion

Aye / No split Ayes 565 / Noes 376

Divisions

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Division	Date	Vote
Ban on Fracking for Shale Gas Bill Energy	19 Oct 2022	Aye
Opposition Day: Economic responsibility and a plan for growth	19 Oct 2022	Aye
Public Order Bill: Third Reading Crime / Justice	18 Oct 2022	No
Public Order Bill Report Stage: Amendment 1 Crime / Justice	18 Oct 2022	Aye
Public Order Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11 Crime / Justice	18 Oct 2022	Aye
Public Order Bill Report Stage: New Clause 5 Crime / Justice	18 Oct 2022	Aye
Public Order Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4 Crime / Justice	18 Oct 2022	Aye
Identity and Language (Northern Ireland) Bill [Lords]: Second Reading	12 Oct 2022	Aye
Health and Social Care Levy (Repeal) Bill: New Clause 1	11 Oct 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: New Clause 12 Foreign Affairs	20 Jul 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: Amendment 3 Foreign Affairs	20 Jul 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: Amendment 49 Foreign Affairs	20 Jul 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: Amendment 12 Foreign Affairs	20 Jul 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: New Clause 15 Foreign Affairs	19 Jul 2022	Aye
Northern Ireland Protocol Bill Committee: Amendment 28 Foreign Affairs	19 Jul 2022	Aye

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API

Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Christian Matheson?

Christian Matheson is a Member of Parliament representing City of Chester. Source

Which party does Christian Matheson represent?

Christian Matheson currently represents Independent. Source

Which constituency does Christian Matheson represent?

Christian Matheson currently represents City of Chester. Source

How long has Christian Matheson been an MP?

Christian Matheson has been in the House of Commons for 11 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Christian Matheson voted in?

Christian Matheson has recorded votes in 941 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (40.9 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Can Christian Matheson be counted as a rebel MP?

Christian Matheson is not counted in party rebellion statistics because independent and Speaker roles do not have a party whip. Source