Sir Julian Lewis
Conservative · New Forest East
FULL PROFILESir Julian Lewis is the Conservative MP for New Forest East, first elected in 1997. He is 74 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
National Security and Defence · Intelligence and Security Committee oversight · Energy Security · Healthcare and Medical Research · Veterans and Military Personnel
Positions
National Security — Strongly supports enhanced UK security measures and intelligence oversight
strong
Energy Security — Advocates for energy independence and investigation of foreign control over UK energy infrastructure
strong
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
moderate
EU Relations — Pro-Brexit and supports UK sovereignty over EU integration
strong
Healthcare — Supports improved healthcare access and medical research funding
moderate
Veterans Affairs — Advocates for rights of former servicemen and military personnel
moderate
Economic Policy — Generally supports free market approaches, opposes higher taxes
moderate
Animal Welfare — Supports ban on fox hunting
weak
Notable Rebellions
2023-05-03 — Rebelled to strengthen national security protections and oversight mechanisms
2023-09-04 — Supported Lords amendments to enhance transparency and anti-corruption measures
2021-12-14 — Opposed COVID-19 restrictions on civil liberties grounds
Reasoning Style
Expertise-driven and security-focused, drawing on his defence and intelligence background to make detailed, evidence-based arguments. Approaches issues through the lens of national security and strategic interests, often citing specific technical or procedural concerns in his interventions.
Background
Sir Julian Lewis has a background in defence and security analysis, having worked as a defence researcher before entering Parliament. His academic and professional expertise in strategic studies and defence matters has informed his parliamentary career since 1997.