Laura Trott
Conservative · Sevenoaks
FULL PROFILELaura Trott is the Conservative MP for Sevenoaks, 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
Education policy · Public finance and taxation · Child protection and safeguarding · Healthcare access · Local government and planning
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls and asylum system
strong
Education — Opposes smartphones in schools, supports school exclusions
strong
European Union — Against further integration
strong
Public Health — Supported COVID-19 restrictions and hospital access reforms
moderate
Taxation — Focuses on VAT policy and National Insurance impacts
moderate
Child Protection — Advocates for Operation Encompass and age-appropriate content
moderate
Abortion Rights — Supports easier access
weak
Government Powers — Supports delegating more powers to ministers
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-03-30 — Voted with government amendment on healthcare provisions
2022-10-18 — Supported new clause on public order measures
2025-06-17 — Backed additional crime prevention measures
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-focused, drawing on Treasury experience to frame arguments around fiscal impact and practical implementation, while maintaining strong constituency focus on local issues
Background
Laura Trott served as Chief Secretary to the Treasury before entering Parliament, bringing significant experience in economic policy and public finance management to her role as MP.