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
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No.2)	25 Mar 2021	Aye
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 4B, 4C, 4D and 4E	22 Mar 2021	No
Trade Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 3C and 3D and disagree to Lords Amendment 3E Trade	22 Mar 2021	No
Trade Bill: Amendment (a) to the motion to insist on Amendments 3C and 3D and disagree with Lords Amendment 3E Trade	22 Mar 2021	Aye
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Second Reading Crime / Justice	16 Mar 2021	No
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill: Keir Starmer's Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading Crime / Justice	16 Mar 2021	Aye
Contingencies Fund (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 1	11 Mar 2021	Aye
Budget motion 5: Basic rate limit and personal allowance (future years)	9 Mar 2021	No
Telecommunications Infrastructure (Leasehold Property) Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 3 Housing	24 Feb 2021	No
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4	24 Feb 2021	No
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2	24 Feb 2021	No
Opposition day: Supporting businesses and individuals through the coronavirus crisis Transport	23 Feb 2021	Aye
Opposition day: The Government's Management of the Economy	23 Feb 2021	Aye
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021, No 97)	10 Feb 2021	Aye
Trade Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 6B and propose amendments (a) to (c) in lieu Trade	9 Feb 2021	No

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