Sir Julian Smith
Conservative · Skipton and Ripon
FULL PROFILESir Julian Smith is the Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, first elected in 2010. He is 54 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Northern Ireland affairs · Rural services and infrastructure · Armed forces and veterans · Healthcare access · Small business support
Positions
Northern Ireland Protocol — Supportive of Windsor Framework
strong
Armed Forces Protection — End vexatious claims against military
strong
Rural Services — Improve access to banking, healthcare, broadband
strong
Immigration — Stricter controls and faster deportations
moderate
Small Business Support — Reduce regulatory burden and tax pressures
moderate
Prison Officer Safety — Accelerate supply of protective equipment
moderate
Healthcare Access — Sustainable funding for rural services
moderate
Government Transparency — Opposes excessive ministerial powers
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-10-18 — Rebelled to support additional protections or amendments to public order legislation
2022-03-30 — Voted against government position on health and care reforms
2024-05-15 — Supported additional criminal justice measures beyond government proposals
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, emphasizing practical solutions for rural communities and drawing on his Northern Ireland experience to advocate for cross-party cooperation on complex issues.
Background
Former Northern Ireland Secretary (2019-2020) who previously worked in business and public affairs before entering Parliament in 2010.