Caroline Voaden
Liberal Democrat · South Devon
FULL PROFILECaroline Voaden is the Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Education and SEND services · Domestic abuse and sexual violence support · Healthcare access and Ukrainian refugee support · Rural and agricultural policy · Youth employment and student support
Positions
Education — Supports additional funding for graduate entry medicine courses and advocates for SEND system reform
strong
Domestic Violence Services — Advocates for sustainable funding for local authority domestic abuse and sexual violence services
strong
Healthcare — Supports recognition of overseas medical qualifications for Ukrainian refugees and equality of NHS access
moderate
Youth Employment — Supports relaunching the Kickstart scheme for young people
moderate
Rural Policy — Advocates for farmer awareness of ELM scheme funding and supports agricultural capital grants
moderate
Social Security — Supports extending bereavement support payments based on personal experience
moderate
International Aid — Criticizes restrictions on international aid organizations in conflict zones
weak
Hospitality Sector — Supports vital support for pubs and hospitality businesses
weak
Reasoning Style
Combines personal experience with policy advocacy, particularly evident in bereavement support where she draws on her own experience. Takes a pragmatic constituency-focused approach, acknowledging political differences within her area while working across divides. Uses evidence-based questioning in committees and demonstrates detailed knowledge of local issues through targeted parliamentary questions.
Background
Caroline Voaden was elected as Liberal Democrat MP for South Devon in 2024, though specific details about her pre-parliamentary career are not evident in the available evidence.