Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Isle of Wight East.
Joe Robertson is the Conservative MP for Isle of Wight East, 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 Robertson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Supported the regulations but highlighted the cost burden on Isle of Wight ferries from fuel shortages and the government's emissions trading scheme levy, urging action to reduce m…”
“Demands accountability for 441 prisoner releases in error under Labour, the worst on record, and calls for an apology or explanation.”
“Supported specialist court new clauses as better aligned with existing constitutional principles (youth courts analogy) and the manifesto, without dismantling jury trial rights.”
“Sought clarification on whether judicial training clauses apply to all judges or only criminal court judges; noted family court expertise input does not guarantee best judge outcom…”
Select, joint and other committees Robertson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Social Care Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Robertson sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 240 | 26.3% |
| Department for Transport | 193 | 21.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 139 | 15.2% |
| Treasury | 56 | 6.1% |
| Home Office | 50 | 5.5% |
| Cabinet Office | 36 | 3.9% |
| Department for Education | 32 | 3.5% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 27 | 3.0% |
Pursuant to the Answer of 26 May 2026 to Question 3126 on Shipping: UK Emissions Trading Scheme, what criteria her Department uses to define the unique challenges faced by Scottish island communities in accessing essential goods and services; and whether she has made an assessment of the applicability of those criteria to the Isle of Wight.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the answer of 2 March 2026, to Question 115060, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, what assessment has been made of setting highways maintenance targets based on the decarbonisation of maintenance vehicles, and the potential effect on the resilience of the municipal road fleet in snowy and very cold weather.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the answer of 9 March 2026, to Question 116997, on Roads: Repairs and Maintenance, whether advice given by special advisers included analysis on the political composition of councils.
Awaiting answer.
What proportion of Entry Clearance Officer decisions are made by locally-engaged staff who are not British nationals; and what oversight mechanisms apply to those decisions.
Awaiting answer.
Remuneration: £841.13 a month
Remuneration: £841.13 a month
Until: 7 May 2026.
Hours: no hours entered.
(Registered 1 August 2024; updated 7 January 2026) |
Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor
Until: 7 May 2026.
Payer: Isle of Wight Council (Local Authority), County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight
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East Wight Patrons Club 14 December 2025 |
Classic FM 20 October 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 20 Jan 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 133,154 | 80.6% |
| Office Costs | 18,463 | 11.2% |
| Accommodation | 9,741 | 5.9% |
| MP Travel | 3,016 | 1.8% |
| Staff Travel | 928 | 0.6% |
| Total · 80 claims | 165,302 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 4 Jun | Topical slot — question of Robertson’s choice on the day. | Topical | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isle of Wight East | 10,427 | 30.6% | Won |
| 2019 | Erith and Thamesmead | 16,124 | 39.0% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe RobertsonWON | Con | 10,427 | 30.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Isle of Wight East →