Wendy Morton
Conservative · Aldridge-Brownhills
FULL PROFILEWendy Morton is the Conservative MP for Aldridge-Brownhills, first elected in 2015. She is 58 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Transport infrastructure · Local government and planning · Immigration and asylum policy · Support for elderly and vulnerable populations · International trade and development
Positions
Immigration — Supports stricter controls and asylum system
strong
Winter fuel payments — Opposes cuts to elderly support
strong
Government transparency — Supports parliamentary oversight over executive power
moderate
Transport infrastructure — Strong advocate for HS2 and rail investment
strong
Planning reform — Supports local councillor call-in powers
moderate
Ukraine support — Advocates for stronger sanctions and financial pressure on Russia
moderate
Police funding — Opposes cuts to West Midlands police numbers
moderate
Small business support — Supports apprenticeship funding for SMEs
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-01-16 — Voted for amendment to strengthen asylum protections, showing independence on immigration policy despite generally supporting stricter controls
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, using detailed questioning to hold government accountable on specific policy impacts. Combines evidence-based scrutiny with strong advocacy for local interests, particularly around transport infrastructure and support for vulnerable populations.
Background
Before entering Parliament, Morton worked in business and local government, bringing practical experience in administration and public service delivery to her parliamentary role.