James MacCleary
Liberal Democrat · Lewes
PARTIAL DATAJames MacCleary is the Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, 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
EU-UK trade relations · Rural and agricultural policy · Housing and planning · Education and SEND provision · Infrastructure and transport
Positions
Housing — Supports council-led social housing investment and improved infrastructure
moderate
Agriculture — Opposes family farm tax, supports rural funding
strong
EU Relations — Advocates for improved UK-EU trade relations
moderate
Public Health — Supports tobacco/vaping restrictions and questions gambling advertising impact
moderate
Education — Advocates for better SEND provision and school funding
moderate
Water Policy — Critical of government's Water White Paper
weak
Foreign Policy — Supports sanctions on authoritarian regimes, fair treatment of British citizens abroad
moderate
Military Families — Supports Decent Homes Standard for military family accommodation
weak
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, emphasising local impacts of national policies and practical solutions for community needs
Background
No clear evidence of professional background before parliament is provided in the available evidence.