Liberal Democrats MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire.
Charlotte Cane is the Liberal Democrat MP for Ely and East Cambridgeshire, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Cane broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Rural healthcare has been chronically underfunded and neglected; dental provision in Cambridgeshire is critically poor; Government must develop comprehensive rural connectivity and…”
“Acknowledged breach of parliamentary conduct rules by failing to declare an interest and formally apologized to the House.”
“Highlighted ongoing business struggles from unresolved covid loans and business rates issues, calling for government recognition of hardship and meaningful relief.”
“SDCs play critical role in engaging young people in STEM; DSIT should grab responsibility immediately and develop coherent funding strategy”
Select, joint and other committees Cane 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) | Member | Select |
| Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Cane sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 47 | 14.5% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 41 | 12.7% |
| Department for Transport | 38 | 11.7% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 33 | 10.2% |
| Department for Education | 28 | 8.6% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 25 | 7.7% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 21 | 6.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 20 | 6.2% |
What assessment his Department has made of making regulations under Section 28 of the National Health Service Reform and Health Care Professions Act 2002 to provide regulatory oversight of the General Medical Council and the Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service.
Awaiting answer.
If his Department will consider suspending all trade between the UK and Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the dental recruitment incentive scheme on reducing dental practice vacancies in the Ely and East Cambridgeshire Constituency.
The responsibility for commissioning primary care dentistry to meet the needs of the local population is delegated to the integrated care boards (ICBs) across England. For the Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency, this is the Cambridges…read full →
What steps her Department is taking to help reduce incidents of shoplifting in the Ely and East Cambridgeshire constituency.
Driving down retail crime remains a key priority as set out in the Plan for Change.The central aim of our police reforms is to protect and revitalise neighbourhood policing. We are lifting national responsibilities off local forces so they …read full →
Remuneration: £691.43 a month
Remuneration: £691.43 a month
From: 25 August 2025.
Hours: 40 hrs a month approx.
Paid directly to: a charity
(Registered 1 August 2024… |
Role, work or services: District Councillor
Role, work or services: District Councillor
Payer: East Cambridgeshire District Council (District Council), The Grange, Nutholt Lane Ely CB… |
National Liberal Club 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026 |
National Liberal Club 14 August 2024 to 30 December 2025 |
The Jockey Club 11 July 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 3 Feb 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 141,618 | 79.7% |
| Accommodation | 17,773 | 10.0% |
| Office Costs | 15,401 | 8.7% |
| Staff Travel | 1,928 | 1.1% |
| MP Travel | 961 | 0.5% |
| Total · 153 claims | 177,682 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Cane on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ely and East Cambridgeshire | 17,127 | 32.7% | Won |
| 2019 | Harlow | 2,397 | 5.5% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte CaneWON | LD | 17,127 | 32.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Ely and East Cambridgeshire →