Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale.
The Rt Hon David Mundell is the Conservative MP for Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale, and has been an MP continually since 5 May 2005.
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 Mundell broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“Called on the PM to make clear to John Swinney that last week's Scottish elections provide no basis for a section 30 order or independence referendum.”
“Child poverty and real challenges facing Scots should be the focus of electoral campaigns rather than constitutional issues like Scottish independence.”
“Marriage regulations should be modernised to reduce the 28-day notice period, improve digital processes, and recognise diverse religious and non-religious ceremonies while maintain…”
“Energy costs are crippling hospitality businesses and their customers in rural areas; government should lobby to prevent fuel duty rises in September.”
Select, joint and other committees Mundell 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 |
|---|---|---|
| International Development Committee | Member | Select |
| Panel of Chairs | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Mundell sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 29 | 46.8% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 11 | 17.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 4 | 6.5% |
| Ministry of Defence | 3 | 4.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 3 | 4.8% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 4.8% |
| Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission | 2 | 3.2% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 2 | 3.2% |
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the ongoing situation in Iran on the conflict in Yemen.
The UK was clear from the outset of the conflict with Iran that we did not want to see it escalate and spread to other countries in the region, including Yemen, where more than 22 million people are already in need in of humanitarian assist…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking with international partners and the Democratic Republic of Congo help bring lasting peace in that country.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the report on GOV.UK from the Minister of State for Development's recent visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, available at the link below: https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-reaffirms-commitment-to-peac…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will adopt the recommendations of the Report by the Eleanor Crook Foundation entitled UK Leadership on Malnutrition, A building block for security and stability.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided to question 89032 on 10 November 2025 regarding the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) approach to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.We will carefu…read full →
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which of the Communities of Expertise announced by the Minister for International Development will cover food and nutrition.
I refer the Rt Hon Member to the answer provided to question 89032 on 10 November 2025 regarding the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office's (FCDO) approach to tackling food insecurity and malnutrition around the world.We will carefu…read full →
The Coalition for Global Prosperity (CGP) 20 April 2026 to 6 July 2026 |
James Stewart 26 January 2026 |
James Stewart 14 July 2025 |
LTA Operations Limited 10 June 2025 to 10 June 2025 |
United Against Malnutrition and Hunger Name of donor: United Against Malnutrition and Hunger
Address of donor: 8 St Thomas Street, London SE1 9RS
Estimate of the probable value … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 245,353 | 74.1% |
| Office Costs | 32,004 | 9.7% |
| Accommodation | 28,193 | 8.5% |
| MP Travel | 20,377 | 6.2% |
| Staff Travel | 4,961 | 1.5% |
| Total · 355 claims | 330,888 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Mundell on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 14,999 | 33.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 22,611 | 46.0% | Won |
| 2017 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 24,177 | 49.4% | Won |
| 2015 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 20,759 | 39.8% | Won |
| 2010 | Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale | 17,457 | 38.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| David MundellWON | Con | 14,999 | 33.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale →