Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst
Conservative · Solihull West and Shirley
FULL PROFILEDr Neil Shastri-Hurst is the Conservative MP for Solihull West and Shirley, 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
Defence and Security · Healthcare Policy · Family Law and Child Welfare · Veterans Affairs · Space and Cyber Defence
Positions
Defence Spending — Supports increased funding for UK Space Command and strategic defence capabilities
strong
Pension Policy — Opposes measures that disincentivise pension savings, particularly affecting women
moderate
Family Justice — Advocates for specialist family judges rather than lay magistrates for child arrangement orders
strong
Healthcare Workforce — Concerned about National Insurance impact on GP surgery staffing and air ambulance services
moderate
SEND Education — Supports access to independent education provision for children with special educational needs
moderate
Ukraine Support — Supports using frozen Russian assets for Ukraine reconstruction
moderate
Workplace Sexual Harassment — Advocates for trauma-informed investigations and victim protection
moderate
Veterans Support — Advocates for greater recognition and support for ex-forces personnel in SMEs
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-06-17 — Voted against Conservative party line on crime and policing measures
2025-06-17 — Voted with opposition against Conservative party position on crime bill provisions
Reasoning Style
Combines professional expertise-based arguments with constituency concerns, drawing on military and medical background to inform policy positions. Uses detailed questioning to probe government policy implementation and seeks evidence-based solutions, particularly in areas of personal expertise.
Background
Dr Neil Shastri-Hurst combines extensive military service, medical expertise, and legal acumen in his background before entering Parliament. He has served in the Armed Forces and worked as a medical professional, bringing both defence and healthcare experience to his parliamentary role.