John Cooper
Conservative · Dumfries and Galloway
FULL PROFILEJohn Cooper is the Conservative MP for Dumfries and Galloway, 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
Agriculture and farming · Steel industry and manufacturing · Government spending and transparency · Scotland-US relations · Defence and veterans affairs
Positions
Trade unions — Critical of union effectiveness
moderate
Agriculture — Supportive of farmers against rising costs
strong
Constitutional reform — Opposes hereditary peers reform
moderate
Government transparency — Demands accountability on PR spending
strong
Steel industry — Supportive of domestic steel production
moderate
Scotland-US relations — Promotes Scottish-American ties
moderate
Defence — Supportive of Special Air Service and veterans
moderate
EU trade policy — Critical of CBAM impact on farmers
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-12 — Voted to support hereditary peers, opposing Conservative party line on constitutional reform
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on personal experience (former union member) and local concerns (farming, steel industry). Uses historical references and cultural touchstones to frame arguments, with emphasis on practical economic impacts on his constituents.
Background
John Cooper is a former trade union member who has transitioned to Conservative politics, representing the ultra-marginal constituency of Dumfries and Galloway since 2024.