Jamie Stone
Liberal Democrat · Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross
FULL PROFILEJamie Stone is the Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, first elected in 2017. He is 71 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural banking and financial services · Highland and rural development · Policing and criminal justice · Nuclear energy policy · Whisky industry
Positions
Immigration — Liberal - opposes stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Integration — Pro-EU integration
strong
Rural Banking — Advocates for maintaining bank branches in remote areas
strong
Nuclear Energy — Supports nuclear power, criticises Scottish Government's anti-nuclear stance
strong
Social Issues — Liberal - supports abortion access, cannabis legalisation, gender-neutral uniforms
moderate
Welfare — Supports removing two-child benefits cap
moderate
Policing — Advocates for police reform and better rural policing
moderate
Transparency — Supports government openness and accountability
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-18 — Voted against his party line on policing legislation, likely reflecting concerns about rural policing needs in his constituency
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing heavily on local Highland experiences to illustrate broader policy points. Uses anecdotal evidence from his vast rural constituency to argue for practical solutions to rural challenges, often emphasising the unique needs of remote communities.
Background
Jamie Stone is a Highland Scot who has lived and worked in the remote constituency of Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, giving him deep understanding of rural and remote community challenges. His background appears to be rooted in local Highland community engagement before entering Parliament.