Sir Alec Shelbrooke
Conservative · Wetherby and Easingwold
FULL PROFILESir Alec Shelbrooke is the Conservative MP for Wetherby and Easingwold, first elected in 2010. He is 50 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Defence and security · Women's health issues · Environmental cleanliness · Energy infrastructure · Rural broadband
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
Women's health — Advocates for improved awareness and treatment
strong
Defence procurement — Critical of cuts to military capabilities
moderate
Environmental cleanliness — Supports community anti-littering initiatives
moderate
Energy infrastructure — Concerned about Chinese involvement
moderate
Rural connectivity — Advocates for improved broadband access
moderate
Abortion access — Supports easier access
weak
COVID-19 measures — Supported government restrictions
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-10-18 — Voted against party line on public order legislation
2022-07-11 — Opposed government employment regulations
2022-03-30 — Supported amendment on health and care legislation against government position
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, often asking for specific data and evidence in debates while maintaining party loyalty on most issues. Shows willingness to challenge government on specific policy details while supporting broader Conservative principles.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Shelbrooke worked in the private sector, though specific details of his pre-parliamentary career are not evident from the available evidence.