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Member of Parliament

Sir Oliver Letwin

Ind Independent West Dorset ID 247

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

At a glance

1 May 1997

Commons start

29 years, 0 months

Time in Commons

27.6 %

Voting participation

-45.7 % vs avg

–

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 146/211 (69 %)
Trade 35/88 (40 %)
Transport 29/87 (33 %)
Energy 21/67 (31 %)
Digital / Online Safety 16/60 (27 %)

Lowest topic participation

Cost of Living 0/10 (0 %)
Defence 1/55 (2 %)
Environment / Climate 3/45 (7 %)
Migration 16/169 (9 %)
Work / Employment 8/75 (11 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 636 of 2,302 eligible divisions (27.6 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

636

Total votes

305

Aye

331

No

0

Party rebellion

Aye / No split Ayes 305 / Noes 331

Divisions

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Division Vote
Opposition Motion: National Health Service
NHS / Health
No
Opposition motion: Transport Secretary: East Coast Franchise
Transport
No
Draft Somerset West and Taunton (Modification of Boundary Change Enactments) Regulations 2018 Aye
Draft Somerset West and Taunton (Local Government Changes) Order 2018
Devolution / Local Government
Aye
Draft Bournemouth, Dorset and Poole (Structural Changes) Order 2018 Aye
Draft Dorset (Structural Changes) (Modification of the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007) Regulations 2018
Devolution / Local Government
Aye
Opposition motion: Customs arrangements after the UK leaves the EU
Trade
No
Data Protection Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 62B and agree amendments in lieu
Digital / Online Safety
Aye
Education (Student Support) (Amendment) (No.2) Regulations 2018
Education
No
Data Protection Bill [Lords]: Report Stage Amdt 15
Digital / Online Safety
No
Data Protection Bill [Lords]: Report Stage Amdt 5
Digital / Online Safety
No
Data Protection Bill [Lords]: Report Stage New Clause 4
Digital / Online Safety
No
Data Protection Bill [Lords]: Report stage New Clause 18
Digital / Online Safety
No
Criminal Legal Aid Regulations SI 2018 No 220: motion to revoke No
Nuclear Safeguards Bill: Lords Amendment 3 motion to disagree
Energy
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 Sir Oliver Letwin?

Sir Oliver Letwin is a Member of Parliament representing West Dorset. Source

Which party does Sir Oliver Letwin represent?

Sir Oliver Letwin currently represents Independent. Source

Which constituency does Sir Oliver Letwin represent?

Sir Oliver Letwin currently represents West Dorset. Source

How long has Sir Oliver Letwin been an MP?

Sir Oliver Letwin has been in the House of Commons for 29 years, 0 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Sir Oliver Letwin voted in?

Sir Oliver Letwin has recorded votes in 636 of 2,302 eligible Commons divisions (27.6 % 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 Sir Oliver Letwin be counted as a rebel MP?

Sir Oliver Letwin is not counted in party rebellion statistics because independent and Speaker roles do not have a party whip. Source