Chris Philp
Conservative · Croydon South
FULL PROFILEChris Philp is the Conservative MP for Croydon South, first elected in 2015. He is 49 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Immigration and border control · Crime and policing · Technology and surveillance · Home Office operations · Public safety
Positions
Immigration — Strongly supports stricter controls and faster deportations
strong
Crime and Policing — Advocates for enhanced surveillance technology and tougher enforcement
strong
Asylum System — Supports more restrictive asylum policies
strong
Government Transparency — Opposes reduced openness and transparency measures
moderate
Ministerial Powers — Against delegating more powers to government ministers
moderate
Abortion Access — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
COVID-19 Response — Supported government measures to reduce spread
moderate
Drug Policy — Advocates for treating drug cartels as terrorist organisations
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-10-18 — Voted against party line on public order legislation, possibly due to civil liberties concerns
2022-03-30 — Rebelled on health legislation, likely reflecting constituency or personal policy concerns
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining detailed policy knowledge with practical concerns about implementation. Uses specific examples and data in arguments, particularly around crime statistics and immigration figures. Balances party loyalty with independent judgment on civil liberties issues.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Chris Philp worked in the private sector, including roles in business and finance, giving him commercial experience that informs his approach to policy-making.