Dr Ellie Chowns
Green Party · North Herefordshire
FULL PROFILEDr Ellie Chowns is the Green Party MP for North Herefordshire, first elected in 2024. She is 64 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Climate change and environmental policy · Health and social care integration · International development and nutrition · Planning and infrastructure · Energy transition and renewable energy
Positions
Climate Finance — Strong support for international climate commitments
strong
EU Relations — Pro-closer EU relationship for economic benefits
moderate
Health and Social Care — Support for integrated services and protecting vulnerable populations
strong
Environmental Standards — Advocate for binding climate and nature targets
strong
Energy Transition — Support for heat pumps over gas boilers and renewable energy
strong
Disability Benefits — Questioning proposed reforms to disability benefits
moderate
Planning Reform — Concerned about environmental impact of planning changes
moderate
Corporate Environmental Claims — Support for investigation of misleading environmental claims
moderate
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and detail-oriented, frequently asking specific technical questions about policy implementation, thresholds, and assessment methodologies. Combines academic rigour with practical concern for constituency impacts, particularly on vulnerable populations.
Background
Dr Ellie Chowns has an academic background, holding a doctorate, and entered politics ten years ago with a stated commitment to serving the public and improving life for future generations. She has been involved in environmental and community advocacy before becoming an MP.