Democratic Unionist Party MP for Belfast East.
The Rt Hon Gavin Robinson is the Democratic Unionist Party MP for Belfast East, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
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 Robinson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2025 | Mental Health Bill Report Stage New Clause 26 | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The government has failed to honour its manifesto commitment; veterans have lost confidence in promised protections, there is no equivalence between state actors and terrorists, an…”
“The Government promised repeal and replacement with cross-community support but has delivered neither; the Bill is delayed by internal discord and lacks adequate funding for PSNI t…”
“Supports armed forces but critical of UK military posture; welcomes defence spending commitment but insists timeline to 2.5% by 2027 is insufficient.”
“The Government should immediately accept the Milroy judgment and provide pension entitlements to affected reservists without appeal, honouring their service and the legal protectio…”
Select, joint and other committees Robinson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Robinson sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 35 | 43.8% |
| Home Office | 20 | 25.0% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 9 | 11.3% |
| Northern Ireland Office | 4 | 5.0% |
| Treasury | 3 | 3.8% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 3.8% |
| Cabinet Office | 3 | 3.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 1 | 1.3% |
What information his Department holds on the number of claimants to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme who have less than 12 months to live; and whether they are being prioritised.
IBCA are prioritising claims for those who are sadly nearing the end of their lives, followed by older age groups, as recommended by the Infected Blood Inquiry.Based on community feedback, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) is…read full →
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) capacity of and (b) progress within the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
As of 9 April, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has paid over £2 billion in compensation. As of 1 October 2025, IBCA had asked every living infected person who is registered with a support scheme to come forward and start th…read full →
How much his Department paid the Davies Group for services relating to the handling of civil compensation claims in each of the last five financial years.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 111121 on 23 March 2026. This is available at: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-05/111121
What his expected timeline is for concluding all claims to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, including those with registered intent.
The Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) Framework Document, published in March 2025, sets out the timelines agreed between IBCA and Cabinet Office; namely for the bulk of infected people to be paid no later than the end of 2027 and…read full →
Belfast City Airport 20 July 2025 |
Director of EastSide Partnership, which is a broad-based social partnership with Director of EastSide Partnership, which is a broad-based social partnership with community, statutory, political and business members who ar… |
Chair of EastSide Tourism Ltd, which promotes East Belfast as a tourist destinat Chair of EastSide Tourism Ltd, which promotes East Belfast as a tourist destination. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 1 August … |
Name: John Robinson
Name: John Robinson
Relationship: Father
Role: Office Manager
Working pattern: Part time
(Registered 1 August 2016) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 5 Aug 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 150,818 | 67.6% |
| MP Travel | 27,339 | 12.3% |
| Office Costs | 23,671 | 10.6% |
| Accommodation | 21,196 | 9.5% |
| Total · 95 claims | 223,023 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Robinson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Belfast East | 19,894 | 46.6% | Won |
| 2019 | Belfast East | 20,874 | 49.2% | Won |
| 2017 | Belfast East | 23,917 | 55.8% | Won |
| 2015 | Belfast East | 19,575 | 49.3% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin RobinsonWON | DUP | 19,894 | 46.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Belfast East →