Mr Louie French
Conservative · Old Bexley and Sidcup
FULL PROFILEMr Louie French is the Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup, first elected in 2021. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Football governance and regulation · Local transport infrastructure · Healthcare service delivery · Gambling regulation · Green belt protection
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Union — Opposes further EU integration
strong
Football Governance — Supports independent football regulation with focus on ticket prices and financial soundness
strong
COVID-19 Restrictions — Opposed venue entry requirements while supporting general health measures
moderate
Local Transport — Concerned about impact of tunnel tolls on Dartford crossing congestion
moderate
Green Belt Protection — Opposes development on Bexley's green spaces
moderate
Healthcare Delivery — Monitors community diagnostic centre tariffs and service provision
moderate
Gambling Regulation — Supports regulation of large-scale prize draws and lottery reforms
weak
Notable Rebellions
2021-12-14 — Voted against COVID-19 venue entry requirements, likely reflecting concerns about individual liberty and business impact during the pandemic
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, with detailed questioning on policy implementation and local impacts. Shows particular attention to technical details in legislation and regulatory frameworks, especially regarding football governance and healthcare service delivery.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Louie French's professional background is not clearly established from the available evidence, though his focus on local issues and constituency concerns suggests community involvement prior to his 2021 election.