Dr Roz Savage
Liberal Democrat · South Cotswolds
FULL PROFILEDr Roz Savage is the Liberal Democrat MP for South Cotswolds, 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
Climate and environmental policy · Housing and building standards · Social care and disability rights · Rural transport and connectivity · Brexit impact assessment
Positions
Climate and Nature — Strong advocate for legal climate targets and nature protection
strong
Housing Standards — Supports mandatory Passivhaus standards for new builds
moderate
Social Care — Supports financial assistance for pension-age carers
moderate
Rural Transport — Views bus routes as essential lifelines in rural areas
moderate
Brexit Impact — Critical of Brexit's economic costs on small businesses
strong
Justice System — Concerned about court delays and underutilised capacity
weak
Energy Policy — Supports development of deep geothermal energy
weak
SEND Provision — Advocates for improved special educational needs support
weak
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, drawing on specific local examples and data to support arguments. Combines environmental expertise with practical concerns about rural communities, using concrete statistics and personal constituent stories to make policy cases.
Background
Dr Roz Savage is an environmental campaigner with 22 years of experience in environmental activism before entering Parliament. She has a background in ocean rowing and environmental advocacy, having gained recognition for her work on climate and nature issues.