Andrew Rosindell
Reform UK · Romford
FULL PROFILEAndrew Rosindell is the Reform UK MP for Romford, first elected in 2001. He is 59 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
British sovereignty and national identity · Animal welfare · British Overseas Territories · Energy security · Commonwealth relations
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposed government lockdown measures and health regulations
strong
British sovereignty — Strong advocate for national independence and Brexit
strong
Animal welfare — Supports stronger animal welfare protections and enforcement
moderate
Energy policy — Prioritizes energy security and self-sufficiency over net zero targets
moderate
British Overseas Territories — Strong supporter of territorial rights and sovereignty
moderate
Grammar schools — Supports expansion of grammar school places
weak
Parliamentary sovereignty — Opposes delegation of powers to unelected bodies
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2020-2021 — Consistently voted against government COVID-19 restrictions, viewing them as excessive state overreach
2021 — Opposed government position on trade legislation, likely over sovereignty concerns
2021 — Voted against government position on fire safety legislation amendments
Reasoning Style
Ideologically driven with strong emphasis on British national identity and sovereignty. Arguments consistently return to themes of parliamentary authority, traditional values, and opposition to what he sees as erosion of British institutions. Combines populist appeals with constitutional arguments.
Background
Andrew Rosindell has been a career politician since 2001, with a background in local politics and strong connections to traditional Conservative organizations like the Royal Society of St George before entering Parliament.