Mr Hamish Falconer
Labour · Lincoln
FULL PROFILEMr Hamish Falconer is the Labour MP for Lincoln, first elected in 2024. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Middle East policy · Gaza conflict and humanitarian aid · International law · Mass atrocity prevention · Iran policy
Positions
Gaza conflict — Supports ceasefire and humanitarian aid access while suspending F-35 parts sales to Israel
strong
International law — Emphasizes importance of international law compliance in foreign policy
strong
Iran policy — Supportive of anti-government protesters, stating 'You are not alone'
moderate
Humanitarian aid — Advocates for protecting aid workers and ensuring humanitarian access
strong
Mass atrocity prevention — Supports proactive measures to identify and protect vulnerable populations
moderate
Reasoning Style
Diplomatic and evidence-based, drawing on professional Foreign Office experience to frame arguments around international law, humanitarian concerns, and multilateral engagement rather than partisan positioning
Background
Hamish Falconer worked as a Foreign Office official before entering parliament, including work with the mass atrocity prevention hub in 2014 where he focused on identifying children at risk in conflict zones.