Claire Coutinho
Conservative · East Surrey
FULL PROFILEClaire Coutinho is the Conservative MP for East Surrey, 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
Energy policy and net zero · Women's rights and single-sex spaces · Housing and development · Research and development · Health and social care
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
Energy and Net Zero — Supports decarbonisation with British supply chains
strong
European Integration — Opposes further integration
strong
COVID-19 Response — Supported government restrictions
moderate
Single-sex Spaces — Supports traditional gender recognition
moderate
Housing Development — Concerned about local building targets
moderate
Government Transparency — Opposed increased openness measures
moderate
Research and Development — Supports increased R&D investment
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2022-03-30 — Voted with government on health care legislation amendment
2020-06-23 — Supported amendment regarding parliamentary oversight
2020-05-13 — Supported Neil Parish's amendment on agricultural standards
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and detail-oriented, focusing on implementation challenges and costs. Emphasises the need for specific details and evidence before supporting policies, as shown in her criticism of giving the Secretary of State 'a blank cheque for £8 billion'. Combines technical expertise with political positioning.
Background
Claire Coutinho worked in finance and business before entering Parliament, bringing private sector experience to her political career. She has demonstrated particular expertise in energy policy and economic matters through her parliamentary work.