Julia Lopez
Conservative · Hornchurch and Upminster
FULL PROFILEJulia Lopez is the Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster, first elected in 2017. She is 41 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Digital technology and data protection · Media and broadcasting policy · Space industry and national security · Healthcare and medical research · Immigration and asylum policy
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Brexit/EU Relations — Strongly opposes EU integration, hard Brexit supporter
strong
Data Protection — Supports high data protection standards while enabling innovation
strong
COVID-19 Response — Supported government restrictions to reduce spread
moderate
Space Industry — Advocates for UK participation in global space race for security
moderate
Healthcare Research — Supports medical research funding and innovation
moderate
Government Transparency — Opposes increased openness and transparency measures
moderate
Broadcasting — Supports local radio and community broadcasting services
moderate
Reasoning Style
Technical and pragmatic, drawing on professional expertise in technology and media policy. Focuses on practical implementation challenges and balancing competing interests, particularly between innovation and regulation in digital sectors.
Background
Julia Lopez worked in the technology and media sectors before entering Parliament, giving her expertise in digital policy and communications. She has served as Minister of State for both the Department for Culture, Media and Sport and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.