Max Wilkinson
Liberal Democrat · Cheltenham
FULL PROFILEMax Wilkinson is the Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham, 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
Media and journalism regulation · Local policing and community safety · Education funding and SEND support · Football regulation and fan rights · Housing and planning policy
Positions
Football regulation — Supports independent football regulator but opposes overly prescriptive political interference
strong
Media and data protection — Strong advocate for journalism protections in Data Bill
strong
Education funding — Supports increased funding for SEND costs and teacher recruitment
moderate
Protest rights — Opposes government's new protest powers as inadequate
moderate
Local policing — Supports community policing with face-to-face contact over AI solutions
moderate
Housing policy — Supports joint local planning to address housing waiting lists
moderate
Humanist ceremonies — Supports legal recognition of humanist wedding ceremonies
weak
EU relations — Open to closer EU economic ties including customs union
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and pragmatic, drawing on professional journalism experience to scrutinise policy detail. Balances constituency concerns with broader liberal principles, often focusing on practical implementation rather than ideological purity.
Background
Max Wilkinson is a former journalist who brings media industry experience to Parliament. His background in journalism informs his work as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson for Culture, Media and Sport.