Dame Caroline Dinenage
Conservative · Gosport
FULL PROFILEDame Caroline Dinenage is the Conservative MP for Gosport, first elected in 2010. She 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
Digital policy and AI regulation · Health services and medical access · Defence and naval affairs · Youth services and sports · Media and broadcasting regulation
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
Healthcare access — Advocates for improved services
strong
Digital regulation — Supports oversight of tech platforms
strong
Defence spending — Supports naval investment
moderate
Women's reproductive rights — Pro-choice on abortion access
moderate
Youth services — Supports funding for youth organisations
moderate
Tax policy — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy
moderate
Government transparency — Mixed record on openness measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-03-30 — Voted with government against party whip on healthcare legislation, likely reflecting constituency health service concerns
2025-04-28 — Supported football governance reform despite party opposition, reflecting interest in sports regulation
2025-06-17 — Voted for additional police powers amendment, showing support for law and order measures
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on professional expertise in media and communications to inform policy positions, particularly on digital regulation and broadcasting issues.
Background
Dame Caroline Dinenage has a background in media and communications before entering Parliament, having worked in television production and public relations, which informs her expertise in digital policy and media regulation.