Jerome Mayhew
Conservative · Broadland and Fakenham
FULL PROFILEJerome Mayhew is the Conservative MP for Broadland and Fakenham, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport and railways · Environmental policy and biodiversity · Business support and economic development · Mental health services · Rural and constituency services
Positions
Immigration and Asylum — Supports stricter controls on immigration and asylum system
strong
Transport — Critical of railway nationalisation, advocates for private sector involvement
strong
Environmental Policy — Supports biodiversity protection and carbon capture technology
moderate
Civil Liberties — Opposes excessive police powers on protests
moderate
Reproductive Rights — Supports easier access to abortion
moderate
Business Support — Advocates for SME support schemes and business development
moderate
Mental Health — Monitors detention rates and service provision
weak
Rural Services — Champions local services like Post Offices for rural communities
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on protest powers, suggesting concerns about civil liberties
2022-10-18 — Another rebellion on Public Order Bill indicating consistent opposition to expanded police powers
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, combining legal analytical skills with practical concerns for local services. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable on policy implementation rather than broad ideological arguments.
Background
Jerome Mayhew worked as a barrister before entering Parliament, bringing legal expertise to his parliamentary work. He is married to Kate with three children.