Lincoln Jopp
Conservative · Spelthorne
FULL PROFILELincoln Jopp is the Conservative MP for Spelthorne, 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
Immigration and border control · Small business support · Flood defences and infrastructure · Regulatory reform · Local transport and accessibility
Positions
Immigration — Strict enforcement of deportation orders and border controls
strong
Small business regulation — Reduce regulatory burden and protect from excessive costs
strong
Digital ID — Opposition to government digital ID schemes
moderate
Flood defences — Urgent action needed on local flood protection
moderate
Driving test accessibility — Improve provision of driving test centres in constituency
moderate
Renewable energy — Support for innovative solutions like floating solar panels
weak
Music venues — Protection for small music venues
weak
Sixth form education — Support for local sixth form provision
weak
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, with a direct questioning style that challenges government implementation and costs. Uses specific local examples and anecdotes to illustrate broader policy points, drawing on military background for structured approach to problem-solving.
Background
Lincoln Jopp is a former colonel in the British Army who served with the Scots Guards and was awarded the Military Cross for courage under fire in Sierra Leone. Before entering Parliament, he worked as a businessman.