Harriet Cross
Conservative · Gordon and Buchan
FULL PROFILEHarriet Cross is the Conservative MP for Gordon and Buchan, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Energy and oil/gas policy · Agriculture and rural affairs · Child protection and sexual offences · Broadband and rural connectivity · Environmental regulation
Positions
Oil and gas taxation — Opposes windfall tax and supports domestic energy production
strong
Energy transition — Supports gradual transition preserving oil/gas jobs and supply chains
strong
Agricultural policy — Opposes inheritance tax changes affecting farms, supports compensation for disease control
moderate
Child protection — Supports strengthening laws against sexual offending and predatory behavior
moderate
Rural broadband — Advocates for improved connectivity in rural areas
moderate
Gene editing regulation — Seeks clarity on timeline for permitting agricultural gene editing
weak
Heating oil pricing — Criticizes suppliers for 'blatant profiteering' during price increases
moderate
Bereavement support — Supports extending timeframes for claiming bereavement support
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-12 — Voted to support maintaining hereditary peers in House of Lords, likely reflecting traditional Conservative values
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and industry-pragmatic, emphasizing economic impacts on local communities and workers, particularly in energy sector transitions. Uses detailed questioning on implementation timelines and funding criteria to hold government accountable.
Background
Harriet Cross was first elected as Conservative MP for Gordon and Buchan in 2024, representing a constituency with significant oil and gas industry interests in Scotland.