Sir Gavin Williamson

Conservative · Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge

FULL PROFILE

Sir Gavin Williamson is the Conservative MP for Stone, Great Wyrley and Penkridge, first elected in 2010. He is 49 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.

Ideology

Economiccentre-right +0.4

LEFTRIGHT

Socialconservative +0.3

LIBERALCONSERVATIVE

Sovereigntynationalist +0.6

PRO-EUNATIONALIST

Voting Behaviour

Rebellion Rate2.5% occasional_rebel

Attendance59.2%

Key Interests

Defence and security · Nuclear energy policy · Education and skills · Retail crime and worker protection · Healthcare access and funding

Positions

Immigration — Supports stricter controls and asylum system

strong

Nuclear energy — Advocates for UK-led nuclear partnerships and energy independence

strong

EU relations — Post-Brexit sovereignty focus, opposes further integration

strong

Healthcare — Supports improved NHS funding and IVF access

moderate

Education — Focus on skills development and university access

moderate

Retail crime — Supports enhanced protection for shop workers

moderate

Animal welfare — Calls for ban on non-stun slaughter

moderate

Taxation — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy and businesses

weak

Notable Rebellions

2024-11-13 — Voted against government's EU-related regulations, reflecting post-Brexit sovereignty concerns despite originally supporting Remain

2024-11-12 — Supported constitutional reform measures, showing willingness to break with traditional Conservative positions on House of Lords

2023-03-07 — Opposed government's public order measures, possibly reflecting concerns about civil liberties or police powers

Reasoning Style

Pragmatic and constituency-focused, drawing on business experience to frame policy arguments. Shows willingness to evolve positions based on changing circumstances (Remain to sovereignty-focused) and tends to focus on practical implementation challenges rather than ideological purity.

Background

Former fireplace salesman who built a pottery and ceramics business before entering politics. Previously served as Conservative Chief Whip and Defence Secretary, bringing business experience and party management skills to his parliamentary career.