Newbury.

Dillon has spent recent weeks backing the Lords against the government on multiple fronts. In late April he voted to support Lords amendments to the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill in three separate divisions, opposed the government's power to direct pension fund investments in the Pension Schemes Bill, and voted to refer Prime Minister Starmer to the Privileges Committee over the Mandelson appointment. Beyond Westminster, he has been publicly campaigning against Thames Water's sewage spills -- calling for the company to be placed into special administration -- and raised the threat to local farms from inheritance tax changes after meeting affected constituents.

A 63% voting participation rate sits below the Commons average, though new MPs from smaller parties sometimes miss votes that do not affect the outcome. Where he does vote, he follows the Liberal Democrat line without exception. His stance profile shows consistent support for parliamentary and Lords scrutiny (100% aligned on both), opposition to the employer National Insurance increase, and a notably pro-business lean relative to his party. His speeches -- 153 contributions across 88 debates -- concentrate on the economy, fiscal policy, social care, local government, and housing, which aligns with his seat on the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. He deviates from his party's average on assisted dying, voting more cautiously than most Lib Dem MPs.

Dillon represents a seat the Liberal Democrats took from the Conservatives in 2024, which shapes his visible focus on local issues: sewage, farming, and community repair initiatives. He also sits on the Backbench Business Committee and the Procedure Committee, giving him influence over what debates reach the floor and how parliamentary rules are applied. News coverage over the past 90 days is broad but low-sentiment, suggesting steady local activity rather than any single defining controversy.