Graham Stuart
Conservative · Beverley and Holderness
FULL PROFILEGraham Stuart is the Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness, first elected in 2005. He 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
Energy and net zero policy · Education and home schooling · Agricultural policy · Technology and AI · Local constituency issues
Positions
Energy policy — Pro-renewable energy development, particularly tidal and floating wind
strong
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
Taxation — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy and businesses
moderate
Education — Questions government overreach in home schooling regulation
strong
Agriculture — Concerned about impact of tax changes on farm businesses
moderate
Technology regulation — Supports limiting children's smartphone access
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes excessive ministerial powers but against some transparency measures
weak
COVID-19 response — Supported government action to reduce spread
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-09-12 — Voted against government regulations on postal and proxy voting, possibly due to concerns about electoral integrity or implementation
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, with particular expertise in energy policy. Combines technical knowledge with political pragmatism, often questioning government policy implementation rather than principles. Shows willingness to challenge party line when it affects local interests.
Background
Graham Stuart has a business background before entering Parliament in 2005, though specific details of his pre-parliamentary career are not evident from the available evidence.