Katie Lam
Conservative · Weald of Kent
FULL PROFILEKatie Lam is the Conservative MP for Weald of Kent, first elected in 2024. She is 69 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Immigration and asylum policy · Law enforcement and policing · Victim support and crime · Water infrastructure · Counter-terrorism
Positions
Immigration — Hardline restrictionist - believes asylum concept is 'outdated' and calls for legally settled migrants to 'go home'
strong
Law and order — Strong support for police firearms officers and victim rights
strong
EU relations — Critical of EU migration arrangements like Dublin agreement
moderate
Counter-terrorism — Supports enhanced security measures and terrorism prevention legislation
moderate
Public services — Critical of water company performance and supports emergency community response
moderate
Child protection — Advocates for stronger measures against child sexual abuse
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and emotionally-driven, often citing local examples and constituent concerns to support broader policy arguments, with a direct and sometimes provocative communication style that generates media attention
Background
Before entering Parliament, Katie Lam had a background that led to her being described as having a "humble upbringing in Guildford" and being characterized as a "rising star" in Conservative politics, though specific professional details are not clearly documented in the available evidence.