Dr Andrew Murrison
Conservative · South West Wiltshire
FULL PROFILEDr Andrew Murrison is the Conservative MP for South West Wiltshire, first elected in 2001. He is 64 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 veterans affairs · National security · Healthcare policy · Environmental protection · Local infrastructure
Positions
Veterans' affairs — Strong advocate for LGBT veterans compensation and war widows pension reform
strong
Immigration and asylum — Supports stricter controls and enforcement
strong
Environmental protection — Opposes waste incinerators, supports local environmental concerns
strong
National security — Hawkish on Iran threat, concerned about critical infrastructure protection
strong
EU relations — Eurosceptic, supported Leave, questions ECHR membership
moderate
Healthcare policy — Opposed foundation hospitals, concerned about COVID-19 vaccine workforce
moderate
Parliamentary accountability — Opposes excessive ministerial powers, supports transparency
moderate
Local infrastructure — Advocates for Westbury bypass and fire station protection
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-12 — Voted for amendment to hereditary peers reform, likely supporting gradual rather than immediate abolition
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on professional military and medical expertise. Asks detailed technical questions and seeks specific data to support policy positions. Pragmatic rather than ideological, willing to break party lines on issues of principle.
Background
Dr Andrew Murrison is a medical doctor and Royal Navy reservist who served as a naval surgeon before entering parliament. His military and medical background has shaped his expertise in defence, veterans' affairs, and healthcare policy.