Dr Ben Spencer
Conservative · Runnymede and Weybridge
FULL PROFILEDr Ben Spencer is the Conservative MP for Runnymede and Weybridge, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and medical research · Science and technology policy · Transport infrastructure · COVID-19 response · Immigration and asylum
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
Abortion access — Pro-choice
moderate
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposes excessive lockdown measures
strong
EU integration — Opposes further integration
moderate
Medical research funding — Supports increased investment
strong
Transport infrastructure — Advocates for constituency improvements
moderate
Government transparency — Accepts limited transparency
weak
Ministerial powers — Supports delegation to ministers
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2021-12-14 — Voted against COVID-19 venue restrictions, reflecting opposition to excessive pandemic controls
2020-12-01 — Opposed tiered COVID-19 restrictions system, prioritising economic and social freedoms
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on public order legislation
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and technically focused, drawing on medical training to analyse policy details and nuance. Emphasises practical implementation challenges and constituency impacts, particularly on infrastructure and healthcare issues.
Background
Dr Ben Spencer has a medical background, bringing healthcare expertise to his parliamentary role. His professional training as a doctor informs his evidence-based approach to policy analysis and his particular interest in health-related issues.