Simon Hoare
Conservative · North Dorset
FULL PROFILESimon Hoare is the Conservative MP for North Dorset, first elected in 2015. He is 56 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Northern Ireland affairs · Rural policy and services · Immigration and asylum · Digital technology and connectivity · Banking and financial services
Positions
Immigration and asylum — Moderate approach - supports controlled immigration but opposes harsh asylum measures
strong
Rural services — Strong advocate for rural funding and service provision
strong
Northern Ireland — Pragmatic approach to Protocol implementation and peace process
strong
Digital connectivity — Supports improved 5G coverage in rural areas
moderate
Banking services — Advocates for maintaining access in rural areas after closures
moderate
Social media regulation — Supports age restrictions for under-16s
moderate
Gaza conflict — Critical of extremes on both sides, supports peace process
moderate
Parliamentary standards — Opposes erosion of democratic processes and jury trials
weak
Notable Rebellions
2022-03-22 to 2022-04-26 — Consistently voted against government to support Lords amendments softening harsh asylum and immigration measures, showing concern for humanitarian approach
2021-11-03 — Voted against government attempt to change standards process, defending parliamentary accountability and proper procedures
2021-10-20 — Supported stronger environmental protections by voting against government position on Lords amendment
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, emphasizing practical solutions over ideological purity. Shows willingness to rebel when principles are at stake, particularly on humanitarian issues and parliamentary standards. Uses detailed questioning to hold government accountable on implementation details.
Background
Before entering Parliament in 2015, Simon Hoare worked in business and local government, developing expertise in rural affairs and public administration that would later inform his parliamentary focus on constituency services and rural policy issues.