Danny Kruger
Reform UK · East Wiltshire
FULL PROFILEDanny Kruger is the Reform UK MP for East Wiltshire, 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
Immigration and asylum policy · Social and cultural values · Healthcare and medical ethics · Welfare and social security · Church and religious affairs
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration controls and asylum system
strong
European Union — Opposes EU integration and Windsor Framework
strong
Abortion — Opposes easier access to abortion services
strong
COVID-19 measures — Initially supported restrictions but later questioned mandatory vaccination
moderate
Social values — Advocates for traditional Christian-aligned social policies
strong
Welfare reform — Questions impact of benefit changes on vulnerable groups
moderate
Medical ethics — Opposes over-medicalisation and supports safeguards in assisted dying
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes increased government transparency measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-22 — Voted against Windsor Framework regulations as part of broader opposition to EU-related arrangements post-Brexit
2025-06-09 — Supported planning amendment, likely reflecting constituency concerns about development in rural East Wiltshire
2025-06-17 — Opposed crime bill amendment, possibly over concerns about government powers or civil liberties
Reasoning Style
Ideologically driven with strong moral convictions, particularly on social and cultural issues. Combines principled conservative positions with detailed policy scrutiny, often challenging government proposals through persistent questioning and committee work. Shows willingness to evolve positions based on evidence, as seen with COVID-19 policies.
Background
Danny Kruger has a background in political activism and policy work, having been involved in conservative think tanks and policy development before entering Parliament. He has written extensively on social and cultural issues from a traditionalist perspective.