Mr Lee Dillon
Liberal Democrat · Newbury
FULL PROFILEMr Lee Dillon is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury, first elected in 2024. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural and environmental issues · Housing and planning · Local infrastructure · Healthcare · Children's welfare
Positions
Environmental protection — Pro-active environmental measures including river buffer zones and forest access
moderate
Housing policy — Supports neighbourhood plan protection and measures to reduce land hope value
moderate
Rural infrastructure — Advocates for broadband expansion and rail network flood protection
moderate
Healthcare — Supports pharmacy funding and pharmaceutical research in constituency
moderate
Palestinian statehood — Strong supporter of Palestinian state recognition
strong
Ukraine support — Strong supporter of continued UK assistance to Ukraine
strong
Children in care — Advocates for extended support programmes like Lifelong Links
moderate
Agricultural policy — Supports separate inheritance tax thresholds for farmers
moderate
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, with arguments grounded in local impact and practical solutions. Demonstrates collaborative approach through cross-party initiatives and evidence-based questioning on technical issues affecting his rural constituency.
Background
Lee Dillon served as a local councillor for Thatcham for nearly two decades before being elected as MP for Newbury in 2024. His extensive local government experience provided him with deep knowledge of constituency issues and community governance.