Rosie Duffield
Independent · Canterbury
FULL PROFILERosie Duffield is the Independent MP for Canterbury, first elected in 2017. She is 54 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions. They have changed party during this parliament.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Women's rights and single-sex services · ADHD awareness and treatment · Local policing and antisocial behaviour · Church safeguarding · COVID-19 business support
Positions
Women's rights — Strong advocate for single-sex services and biological sex distinctions
strong
ADHD support — Supports better portrayal and treatment availability
moderate
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration system and asylum restrictions
moderate
Abortion access — Supports easier access to abortion services
moderate
Universal Credit — Critical of roll-out, supports review
moderate
Rural broadband — Supports extension of Better Broadband Subsidy Scheme
weak
Grammar schools — Signed EDM on grammar schools (position unclear)
weak
Animal welfare — Supports banning A24 traps that kill hedgehogs
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024 — Left Labour citing disagreements over trans rights policies, party leadership's handling of women's concerns, and allegations of being 'hounded' for her views on single-sex services
Reasoning Style
Principled and confrontational, willing to challenge party orthodoxy when it conflicts with her beliefs about women's rights and biological sex. Uses direct language and personal experience to make arguments, particularly on women's issues and constituency concerns.
Background
Rosie Duffield worked as a teacher before entering parliament, bringing educational expertise to her political career.