Alberto Costa
Conservative · South Leicestershire
FULL PROFILEAlberto Costa is the Conservative MP for South Leicestershire, first elected in 2015. He is 54 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Veterans' welfare and housing · Parliamentary standards and governance · Local healthcare services · Animal welfare and scientific research · Transport infrastructure
Positions
Immigration and Asylum — Supports stricter controls
strong
Veterans' Affairs — Strong advocate for housing priority and homelessness support
strong
Parliamentary Oversight — Opposes excessive delegation of powers to ministers
moderate
Healthcare Services — Defends local hospital services from closure
moderate
Animal Welfare — Supports badger vaccination over culling for TB control
moderate
Transport Policy — Monitors rail service performance and infrastructure
moderate
Standards in Public Life — Advocates for integrity and accountability
strong
COVID-19 Response — Supported government restrictions and public health measures
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and procedurally-minded, combining detailed knowledge of parliamentary processes with practical concern for local issues. Approaches policy through careful questioning and evidence-gathering rather than ideological rhetoric.
Background
Alberto Costa appears to have professional experience in law and public administration, evidenced by his role as Chair of the House of Commons Standards Committee and his detailed knowledge of parliamentary procedures and governance issues.