Mark Garnier
Conservative · Wyre Forest
FULL PROFILEMark Garnier is the Conservative MP for Wyre Forest, first elected in 2010. He is 63 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Financial services regulation · Flood defence and infrastructure · Housing and construction standards · Pension fund management · Space sector development
Positions
Financial services regulation — Pro-regulation with industry expertise
strong
Flood defence — Strong advocate for flood protection
strong
EU membership — Pro-EU despite constituency preference
strong
Construction standards — Supports stronger regulation of rogue builders
moderate
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
moderate
Abortion access — Liberal position supporting easier access
moderate
Space sector — Advocates for government support
moderate
Parliamentary accountability — Supports transparency and oversight
weak
Notable Rebellions
2020-06-02 — Voted against government on pandemic proceedings, likely over concerns about parliamentary scrutiny during COVID-19
2020-06-23 — Supported amendment regarding independent oversight, showing concern for parliamentary accountability
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and expertise-driven, drawing on financial services background to inform policy positions. Balances constituency interests with personal convictions, particularly on EU issues. Focuses on technical detail and practical implementation rather than ideological rhetoric.
Background
Mark Garnier worked in the financial services sector before entering Parliament, bringing expertise in banking and investment management to his parliamentary role.