Liberal Democrats MP for Witney.
Charlie Maynard is the Liberal Democrat MP for Witney, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Chief Secretary to the Treasury).
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Moments where the whip was free, or where Maynard broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Questioned why 24,000 pension quotations remain outstanding; challenged taxpayer paying for surge team costs; demanded clarity on Royal Mail scheme transition plan and timeline.”
“Opposes the Bill and supports Lords amendments, particularly raising the cap to £5,000; argues the £2,000 threshold will hit modest-income savers and the timing (2029) appears desi…”
“Welcomes the independent legal adviser service as a positive step but questions whether the £3m-per-year funding is sufficient given the record backlog of over 12,500 sexual offenc…”
“Supports reducing fiscal events but expresses concern that changes reduce scrutiny; advocates for more fundamental reform of UK budget processes following the Swedish model with pr…”
Select, joint and other committees Maynard currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Trade Sub-Committee on Economic Security, Arms and Export Controls | Member | Select |
| Business and Trade Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Maynard sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 31 | 25.2% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 27 | 22.0% |
| Ministry of Justice | 10 | 8.1% |
| Department for Education | 7 | 5.7% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 7 | 5.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 6 | 4.9% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 6 | 4.9% |
| Department for Transport | 6 | 4.9% |
What steps he has taken to ensure the whole population, particularly those who are not natural users of smartphones, are able to access and use the services from the NHS app by 2028.
The Government is committed to delivering digital services that are accessible to all patients and has established a national change programme to ensure the NHS App is accessible to the whole population by 2028, including those who do not r…read full →
Whether his Department’s has plans to remove of hospitals, public governors and staff governors.
The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider 10-Year Health Plan’s aim to ensure hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. …read full →
What ‘more dynamic’ solutions his Department plans to replace public governors and staff governors with.
The removal of the councils of governors from National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) forms part of the wider 10-Year Health Plan’s aim to ensure hospitals put patient experiences and outcomes at the heart of their decision-making. …read full →
What steps her Department has taken to help support parents of students with SEND with having Education, Health and Care Plans in place.
The department works closely with a range of charities, who support parents, carers, children and young people with education, health and care (EHC) plans currently in place. We have extended our current participation and family support con…read full →
Christopher Brotherton £10,000 |
Bradley Wickens £10,000 |
Al Breach £12,500 |
Alasdair Breach £12,500 |
Alasdair Breach £12,500 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 153,756 | 84.2% |
| Office Costs | 24,521 | 13.4% |
| MP Travel | 2,486 | 1.4% |
| Miscellaneous | 1,086 | 0.6% |
| Staff Travel | 665 | 0.4% |
| Total · 53 claims | 182,514 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Maynard on the published Order Paper this week.