Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
Conservative · North Cotswolds
FULL PROFILESir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is the Conservative MP for North Cotswolds, first elected in 1992. He is 72 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Public finances and accountability · Agriculture and rural affairs · Tourism and hospitality sector · BBC World Service funding · Hong Kong and international affairs
Positions
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposed to excessive lockdown measures
strong
Public spending oversight — Strong advocate for financial accountability
strong
Tourism policy — Opposed to VAT tourist tax removal
moderate
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
moderate
Agriculture — Defender of farming interests
moderate
BBC World Service — Supports continued government funding
moderate
Hong Kong — Supports BNO passport holders
weak
Fox hunting — Opposes ban
weak
Notable Rebellions
2020-2021 — Repeatedly voted against government COVID-19 restrictions, opposing lockdown measures on civil liberties grounds
2024-05-22 — Voted for amendment despite government opposition, showing independence on memorial legislation
2022-10-18 — Supported amendment to public order legislation, demonstrating concern for civil liberties
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, particularly strong on financial scrutiny and accountability. As Chair of Public Accounts Committee, emphasizes the importance of proper auditing and transparent spending. Combines constituency-focused concerns (rural/tourism issues) with broader principled positions on civil liberties and sovereignty.
Background
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is a qualified chartered surveyor (F.R.I.C.S.) who entered Parliament in 1992, bringing professional expertise in property and land management to his parliamentary career.