Member of Parliament
Dr Ben Spencer
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
12 Dec 2019
Commons start
6 years, 5 months
Time in Commons
82.2 %
Voting participation
+8.9 % vs avg
7,627
Majority
85
Debates (12 months)
188
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Website
https://www.drbenspencer.org.ukX (formerly Twitter)
https://twitter.com/DrBenSpencerTopic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ben Spencer | Con Conservative | 18,442 | 38.2 % |
| Ellen Nicholson | LD Liberal Democrat | 10,815 | 22.4 % |
| Robert King | Lab Labour | 9,963 | 20.6 % |
| Stewart Mackay | RUK Reform UK | 6,419 | 13.3 % |
| Steven Ringham | Green Green Party | 1,954 | 4.0 % |
| Michael Cressey | Ind Independent | 518 | 1.1 % |
| Nicholas Wood | UKIP UK Independence Party | 142 | 0.3 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 1,302 of 1,584 eligible divisions (82.2 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
1302
Total votes
618
Aye
684
No
13
Against party
Divisions
Page 3 of 87Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
93
Speeches
43
Questions
48
Interventions
0
Answers
4
Points of order
0
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow Airport: Third Runway 14 May 2026 | 3 | ||
| Debate on the Address 13 May 2026 | 1 | ||
| Peter Mandelson: Government Appointment 21 Apr 2026 | 2 | ||
| English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 21 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Middle East: Economic Update 21 Apr 2026 | 1 | ||
| Financial Assistance to Industry 23 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Online Harms 19 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 18 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Flooding: Rural Communities 18 Mar 2026 | 1 | ||
| Student Loans 18 Mar 2026 | 3 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation (2)
Name of donor: Carol and Clive Chase Address of donor: private Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £6,000 money donated to FTL Club, an unincorporated association, to support my political activities. Donor status: individual (Registered 24 November 2025)
Name of donor: Bansols Beta Ltd Address of donor: 12 North Bar, Banbury OX16 0TB Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000 money donated to FTL Club, an unincorporated association, to support my political activities. Donor status: company, registration 02878404 (Registered 26 January 2026)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources (1)
Name of donor: AirportsUK Address of donor: Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HQ Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Attendance at the AirportsUK Annual Dinner 2025, value £480 Date received: 18 March 2025 Date accepted: 18 March 2025 Donor status: company, registration 01041754 (Registered 2 April 2025)
4. Visits outside the UK (1)
Name of donor: APPG for Japan Address of donor: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights (£3,134.90), accommodation (£1,943.14), food and hospitality (£574.65), transport in Japan (£364.97), value £6,017.66 Destination of visit: Japan Dates of visit: 8 October 2025 to 16 October 2025 Purpose of visit: Strengthening UK-Japan relations and engagement with Japanese politicians and businesses, including visits and meetings linked to my role as Shadow DSIT Minister of State. (Registered 12 November 2025)
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Chairman of FTL Club, an unincorporated association with the purpose of fundraising for the political activities of the Conservative Member of Parliament/Conservative Parliamentary Candidate for Runnymede and Weybridge. This is an unpaid role. Date interest arose: 14 March 2023 Date interest ended: 3 April 2025 (Registered 12 September 2023; updated 23 April 2025)
FAQs
Who is Dr Ben Spencer?
Dr Ben Spencer is a Member of Parliament representing Runnymede and Weybridge. Source
Which party does Dr Ben Spencer represent?
Dr Ben Spencer currently represents Conservative. Source
Which constituency does Dr Ben Spencer represent?
Dr Ben Spencer currently represents Runnymede and Weybridge. Source
How long has Dr Ben Spencer been an MP?
Dr Ben Spencer has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 5 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Dr Ben Spencer voted in?
Dr Ben Spencer has recorded votes in 1,302 of 1,584 eligible Commons divisions (82.2 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Dr Ben Spencer voted against their party?
Dr Ben Spencer has voted against the party majority 13 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Dr Ben Spencer held?
Dr Ben Spencer has 10 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Dr Ben Spencer?
Dr Ben Spencer has registered interests in 4 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Dr Ben Spencer's latest election result?
Dr Ben Spencer's latest imported election result is Con Hold in Runnymede and Weybridge, with a majority of 7,627. Source
How active is Dr Ben Spencer in parliamentary debates?
Dr Ben Spencer has made 188 contributions across 85 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source