Dr Kieran Mullan
Conservative · Bexhill and Battle
FULL PROFILEDr Kieran Mullan is the Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle, first elected in 2019. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS · Criminal justice and sentencing · Immigration and asylum · Local infrastructure and transport · Post Office services
Positions
Healthcare — Strong advocate for NHS funding and GP support
strong
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Criminal Justice — Focuses on sentencing reform and offender monitoring
strong
Brexit/EU Relations — Opposes further European integration
moderate
Abortion Rights — Opposes easier access to abortion
moderate
COVID-19 Response — Supported government COVID-19 measures
moderate
Local Services — Campaigns to protect local post offices and infrastructure
moderate
Government Transparency — Opposes some transparency measures
weak
Notable Rebellions
2021-03-22 — Voted with government on trade bill amendments likely related to strengthening UK trade sovereignty
2022-10-18 — Supported new clause in Public Order Bill, possibly related to protest restrictions
2023-06-06 — Voted in favour of standards committee motion, showing independence on parliamentary standards
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on his medical background to approach policy issues with clinical precision. Frequently asks detailed technical questions and seeks specific data to support policy positions, while maintaining strong focus on local issues affecting Bexhill and Battle.
Background
Dr Kieran Mullan is a medical doctor who worked as a GP before entering Parliament, bringing healthcare expertise to his political career. His medical background is evident in his frequent questioning on health policy and his evidence-based approach to healthcare issues.