Greg Smith
Conservative · Mid Buckinghamshire
FULL PROFILEGreg Smith is the Conservative MP for Mid Buckinghamshire, 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
Transport and logistics · Rural affairs and agriculture · Immigration and asylum · Healthcare and social care · Infrastructure development
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration controls and asylum system
strong
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposed most pandemic restrictions and mandates
strong
European Union — Against further EU integration, pro-Brexit
strong
Transport infrastructure — Mixed - opposes HS2 but supports other transport investments
moderate
Abortion rights — Against easier access to abortion
moderate
Agricultural policy — Supports agricultural subsidies but wants eventual transition to sustainability
moderate
Government transparency — Against increased openness and transparency measures
moderate
Motorsport and road safety — Advocates for motorcyclist protection and road improvements
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-01-16/17 — Voted for amendments to strengthen the Rwanda asylum bill, suggesting it didn't go far enough in his view
2021-2021 — Consistently voted against government COVID-19 restrictions including face coverings, venue entry requirements, and self-isolation rules
2022-06-20 — Opposed HS2 extension, likely reflecting constituency concerns about infrastructure impacts
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, often raising specific local concerns through parliamentary questions. Shows willingness to rebel on principle, particularly on COVID-19 restrictions, while maintaining party loyalty on most issues. Arguments tend to focus on practical impacts rather than ideological positions.
Background
Greg Smith's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though he appears to have experience in transport and logistics sectors given his role as Chair of the APPG on road freight and logistics.