Sir Jeremy Hunt
Conservative · Godalming and Ash
FULL PROFILESir Jeremy Hunt is the Conservative MP for Godalming and Ash, first elected in 2005. He is 59 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare policy and NHS reform · Economic policy and fiscal responsibility · Ukraine support and foreign affairs · Rural infrastructure and transport · Learning disabilities and patient safety
Positions
Healthcare — Strong advocate for NHS accountability and patient safety
strong
Economic policy — Fiscal conservative supporting controlled inflation and business growth
strong
Ukraine support — Strong supporter of increased military and humanitarian aid
moderate
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration controls and asylum system
moderate
International aid — Supports maintaining higher levels of foreign aid
moderate
Rural infrastructure — Advocates for improved transport links and mobile coverage
moderate
Trade policy — Supports parliamentary oversight of trade agreements
weak
Environmental protection — Concerned about environmental impact of major infrastructure projects
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-03-30 — Rebelled on multiple health care amendments, likely supporting stronger patient protections and NHS accountability measures
2021-07-13 — Voted against government position on international aid cuts, supporting higher aid spending
2021-03-22 — Supported amendments requiring parliamentary scrutiny of trade deals and maintaining standards
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing on extensive ministerial experience. Tends to focus on practical implementation and long-term consequences rather than ideological purity. Shows willingness to rebel when professional expertise conflicts with party line, particularly on healthcare issues.
Background
Former management consultant and entrepreneur who founded Hotcourse, an education services company, before entering parliament. Studied Philosophy, Politics and Economics at Oxford and has extensive business experience in the education sector.