Gareth Davies
Conservative · Grantham and Bourne
FULL PROFILEGareth Davies is the Conservative MP for Grantham and Bourne, 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
Tax policy and business affairs · Energy and oil/gas industry · Rural transport and infrastructure · Modern slavery and financial compliance · Brexit opportunities
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Energy policy — Advocates for oil and gas industry while supporting onshore wind
strong
Tax policy — Supports business-friendly tax reforms and simplification
strong
Brexit — Strong supporter of maximising Brexit opportunities
strong
Abortion rights — Opposes easier access to abortion
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes increased openness and transparency measures
moderate
Rural infrastructure — Advocates for improved transport and road safety in rural areas
moderate
Modern slavery — Supports stronger enforcement of Modern Slavery Act compliance
weak
Notable Rebellions
2020-09-02 — Voted in favour of allowing recall of MPs who change party affiliation, breaking from Conservative whip
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and business-focused, drawing on financial sector expertise to argue for practical policy solutions. Emphasises economic benefits and simplification of systems, while maintaining constituency focus on rural issues like transport and infrastructure.
Background
Prior to entering Parliament in 2019, Gareth Davies worked in the financial sector, bringing expertise in tax policy and business matters to his role as MP.