Helen Grant
Conservative · Maidstone and Malling
PARTIAL DATAHelen Grant is the Conservative MP for Maidstone and Malling, first elected in 2010. She 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
Family law and child welfare · Education policy · Local infrastructure and development · Healthcare access · Property management regulation
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration controls
strong
European Convention on Human Rights — Advocates withdrawal from ECHR
strong
Education standards — Supports smartphone bans and traditional school values
strong
Healthcare access — Advocates for improved face-to-face GP appointments
moderate
Local development — Opposes large housing developments in constituency
moderate
Children's services — Supports maintaining EHCP eligibility and specialist equipment provision
moderate
Property management — Calls for better regulation of property management companies
moderate
Ukraine support — Backs continued support for Ukraine
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on public order legislation
2020-05-13 — Opposed final reading of agriculture bill despite government support
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing heavily on professional legal experience to frame arguments around child welfare and family stability, while adapting positions based on local concerns and evolving political landscape
Background
Helen Grant worked as a family solicitor before entering Parliament, bringing extensive legal experience in family law and child welfare matters to her parliamentary career.