David Simmonds
Conservative · Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner
FULL PROFILEDavid Simmonds is the Conservative MP for Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner, 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 · Local government and housing · Health and social care · Planning and development · Police and community safety
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls but opposes harshest measures
strong
Abortion rights — Supports easier access
moderate
COVID-19 response — Supported government measures
moderate
European integration — Opposes further integration
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes increased openness measures
weak
Housing and planning — Active on local housing issues and planning reform
strong
Health research — Supports cancer research and medical innovation
moderate
Police services — Opposes police station closures, supports community policing
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2023-07-11 — Voted against government to support Lords amendments that would have softened the harshest aspects of the immigration bill
2023-03-07 — Opposed government position on public order powers, suggesting concerns about civil liberties
2021-11-23 — Supported amendment likely related to healthcare provisions, showing independence on health policy
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, with detailed knowledge of local government processes. Shows willingness to rebel on issues where he believes government has gone too far, particularly on immigration and civil liberties. Approaches issues with technical understanding gained from local government experience.
Background
David Simmonds served as a local councillor and was involved in local government before entering Parliament in 2019. He has experience with the Council of Europe, having served on the Congress of Local and Regional Authorities.