Christine Jardine
Liberal Democrat · Edinburgh West
FULL PROFILEChristine Jardine is the Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, first elected in 2017. She is 65 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
European Union relations · Healthcare and NHS · Immigration and asylum · Local Edinburgh issues · Women's rights
Positions
European Union — Strong supporter of EU integration and closer ties
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Healthcare — Advocates for NHS workforce expansion and essential medicines provision
moderate
Women's rights — Supports easier access to abortion and addressing gender pay gap
moderate
Drug policy — Supports cannabis legalisation and medicinal cannabis licensing
moderate
Social issues — Liberal on personal freedoms including gender-neutral policies
moderate
Transparency — Supports openness and transparency in government
weak
Local services — Advocates for community services and local Edinburgh interests
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2024-05-13 — Voted against party line on risk-based exclusion measures, showing independence on civil liberties issues
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, emphasizing practical solutions and the need for flexibility in response to changing circumstances, with strong emphasis on evidence-based policy making drawn from her journalism background
Background
Christine Jardine worked as a journalist and broadcaster before entering Parliament, bringing media experience and communication skills to her political career.