Steve Barclay
Conservative · North East Cambridgeshire
FULL PROFILESteve Barclay is the Conservative MP for North East Cambridgeshire, first elected in 2010. He is 53 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and NHS reform · Immigration and border control · Defence and security policy · Economic policy and public spending · Constitutional and sovereignty issues
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter immigration and asylum systems
strong
European Union — Pro-Brexit and advocates leaving ECHR
strong
Healthcare — Supports NHS reform and primary care recovery
strong
Defence — Advocates strengthening reserve forces and defence investment
moderate
Economic policy — Opposes higher taxes on wealthy and bankers
moderate
COVID-19 response — Supported government pandemic measures
moderate
Government transparency — Opposed openness and transparency measures
weak
Ministerial powers — Opposed delegating more powers to ministers
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-11-12 — Voted to support reform of hereditary peers despite party position
2025-06-17 — Voted against additional crime and policing measures
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and evidence-based, drawing on extensive government experience to frame arguments around practical implementation and administrative feasibility, often referencing specific policy details and departmental knowledge
Background
Steve Barclay has extensive government experience, having served as Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Minister for the Cabinet Office, Chief of Staff at Ten Downing Street, and Environment Minister, bringing significant administrative and policy expertise to his parliamentary role.