Mims Davies
Conservative · East Grinstead and Uckfield
FULL PROFILEMims Davies is the Conservative MP for East Grinstead and Uckfield, first elected in 2015. She is 50 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Employment and welfare policy · Women's economic rights · Youth employment · Welsh affairs · Immigration and asylum
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
Women's economic rights — Advocates for assessment of tax policy impacts on women workers and women's charities
strong
Employment support — Champions Access to Work schemes and youth employment hubs
strong
Abortion access — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
Government transparency — Opposes increased openness and transparency measures
moderate
Ministerial powers — Opposes delegating more powers to government ministers
moderate
COVID-19 response — Supported government action to reduce spread
moderate
Welsh governance — Critical of Labour governance in Wales, promotes Conservative alternatives
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on public order legislation, possibly due to civil liberties concerns
2021-12-10 — Supported parliamentary transparency by voting for private session when government opposed
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and delivery-focused, emphasizing practical outcomes and implementation details. Describes herself as 'the Minister for getting things done' and focuses on specific policy delivery rather than ideological arguments.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Mims Davies worked in the private sector and had experience in business and communications, bringing practical commercial experience to her political career.