Stuart Andrew
Conservative · Daventry
FULL PROFILEStuart Andrew is the Conservative MP for Daventry, first elected in 2010. He is 54 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Culture and heritage · Sport and physical activity · LGBT rights and equality · Housing and planning · Rural and constituency issues
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls
strong
LGBT rights — Advocates for protection and equality
strong
Brexit/EU — Pro-Leave, supports UK sovereignty
strong
Taxation — Opposes tax increases on high earners
moderate
Sport and physical activity — Strong advocate for increased participation
strong
Heritage and historic buildings — Supports preservation and adaptation
moderate
Abortion access — Supports easier access
moderate
Housing and planning — Supports local community-led development
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2023-03-07 — Voted against government position on public order legislation, possibly due to civil liberties concerns
2022-10-18 — Supported amendment to public order legislation, showing independence on civil liberties issues
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, drawing on personal experience to inform policy positions. Balances party loyalty with specific expertise in culture and sport portfolios. Uses practical examples and local impacts to make arguments.
Background
Stuart Andrew worked in the private sector before entering Parliament, though specific career details are not provided in the evidence. He has personal experience as a member of the LGBT community, which informs his perspective on equality issues.