Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat · Epsom and Ewell
FULL PROFILEHelen Maguire is the Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, 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
Defence and veterans affairs · Healthcare and social services · Housing and local government · International sanctions and security · Education reform
Positions
Veterans' support — Strong advocate for disabled veterans and military compensation reform
strong
Healthcare funding — Supports increased NHS funding and opposes service cuts
strong
Housing policy — Advocates for stronger social housing standards and addressing accommodation costs
moderate
Russian sanctions — Supports strengthening enforcement of oil price caps and maritime sanctions
moderate
Education reform — Campaigns for relationship education reform and mathematical curriculum modernisation
moderate
Youth services — Supports increased government funding for youth services
moderate
Domestic violence — Advocates for legal reforms to address coercive control
weak
Environmental protection — Supports gamekeeper liability reforms and onshore wind expansion
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, drawing on personal military experience to inform policy positions. Uses detailed parliamentary questions to probe government policy implementation and funding gaps, demonstrating evidence-based approach to policy advocacy.
Background
Helen Maguire is a military veteran who served in the armed forces before entering politics, bringing firsthand experience of military life and veterans' issues to her parliamentary role.