Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Skipton and Ripon.
The Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith is the Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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 Smith broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2025 | Draft Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 | Yes | vs party |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Supports the opt-out collective actions regime as vital to the UK's global reputation and litigation finance industry; pressed for rapid legislative progress on PACCAR-related refo…”
“Commends Committee and Government; emphasizes need for levy mechanisms and public confidence in Environment Agency and local authorities to manage contamination.”
“Supports the agreement while urging focus on economic growth and revenue-raising for the Northern Ireland Executive, and warning of reduced GB funding.”
“Expresses concern that farmers in Skipton and Ripon with recently signed mid-tier agreements will be ineligible for the new SFI window and calls for a solution.”
Smith holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 47 | 19.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 34 | 14.0% |
| Ministry of Justice | 32 | 13.2% |
| Home Office | 19 | 7.8% |
| Department for Transport | 18 | 7.4% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 17 | 7.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 16 | 6.6% |
| Treasury | 15 | 6.2% |
What steps he is taking to help reduce regional disparities in health research funding; and if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of funding distribution on a) patient outcomes and b) economic growth in regions such as North Yorkshire.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to increase clinical research activity in North Yorkshire.
Awaiting answer.
When he plans to publish his Department's (a) review of and (b) consultation on the opt-out collective actions regime.
The Government’s call for evidence on the opt-out collective actions regime closed on 14 October 2025. Careful consideration is being given to responses received and a consultation on potential changes to the regime will be published in spr…read full →
How the Growth and Housing Accelerator Fund will support stalled housing developments in rural areas such as North Yorkshire; and what criteria National Highways will use to ensure that rural communities receive equitable levels of that funding.
The £165 million Growth and Housing Acceleration Fund (GHAF) in the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) will bridge funding gaps for critical transport works on or near the Strategic Road Network to unblock stalled housing and employment …read full →
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Payment: £90.62 Expenses reimbursed for attending a voluntary Board meeting.
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Source · Members API · Last amended 20 Jan 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 224,087 | 86.1% |
| Office Costs | 19,854 | 7.6% |
| Staff Travel | 5,890 | 2.3% |
| MP Travel | 5,458 | 2.1% |
| Accommodation | 3,845 | 1.5% |
| Total · 129 claims | 260,351 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jun | What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of lead ammunition for defence purposes. | Tabled | Defence |
| Tue 2 Jun | Topical slot — question of Smith’s choice on the day. | Topical | Energy Security and Net Zero |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Skipton and Ripon | 18,833 | 35.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Skipton and Ripon | 34,919 | 59.5% | Won |
| 2017 | Skipton and Ripon | 36,425 | 62.6% | Won |
| 2015 | Skipton and Ripon | 30,248 | 55.4% | Won |
| 2010 | Skipton and Ripon | 27,685 | 50.6% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julian SmithWON | Con | 18,833 | 35.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Skipton and Ripon →