Dame Harriett Baldwin
Conservative · West Worcestershire
FULL PROFILEDame Harriett Baldwin is the Conservative MP for West Worcestershire, first elected in 2010. She is 65 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Business and trade policy · Employment and workers' rights · International development · Adult social care · Rural constituency issues
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
COVID-19 restrictions — Opposed many pandemic restrictions and government powers
strong
International aid — Supports maintaining 0.7% aid target
moderate
Women's representation — Advocates for gender equality in political institutions
moderate
Workers' rights — Supports enhanced employment rights including parental leave
moderate
Business regulation — Opposes excessive ministerial powers and EU-derived red tape
moderate
Adult social care — Advocates for protecting care facilities and vulnerable adults
moderate
Rural issues — Champions rural constituency concerns like heating oil costs
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2020-2021 — Consistently rebelled against COVID-19 restrictions and government emergency powers, opposing lockdown measures and pandemic regulations
2021-07-13 — Voted against government's decision to cut international aid spending below 0.7% target
2021-2022 — Supported amendments to strengthen parliamentary oversight of health policy decisions
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining business expertise with detailed policy scrutiny. Uses parliamentary questions extensively to hold government accountable on specific issues affecting businesses and constituents.
Background
Dame Harriett Baldwin worked in financial services before entering Parliament, bringing business and economic expertise to her parliamentary career.