What support she is providing to small hospitality businesses, including cafés, for VAT costs.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Lee Dillon.
Liberal Democrats MP for Newbury.
Commons votes
327/521
63% attendance · top 74% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
196
across 97 debates · 21,000 words
Written Qs
610
568 answered · 42 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Mr Lee Dillon is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
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
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Dillon broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 Apr
Gulf Conflict
“Trump's threats to destroy bridges and power plants constitute war crimes; the UK must make representations to the US and should withdraw base access if civilian infrastructure is …”
25 Mar
Road Safety of Horses and Riders
“Advocates for legislation mandating passing distances for horses, equestrian safety in driving tests, and driver education standards.”
23 Feb
Leasehold Reform
“Managing agents like FirstPort need stronger regulation and accountability; persistent failures harm residents and stronger enforcement is essential to address abuses.”
9 Feb
Procedure committee
“Call lists should not be introduced because they are too blunt an instrument, would reduce spontaneity and debate quality, and would disrupt the balance between certainty and flexi…”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@leedillonmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 54 posts
Measured → measured, steady
Liberal Democrats54
Posts
49
Substantive
8
Health
Most criticises
Government 10
Prime Minister 3
Chancellor 2
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Education | measured | “Parents, teachers & young people across West Berkshire: I want to hear your experiences of SEND support. Your feedback will help me represent local voices and …” |
| 21 May | Environment | measured | “The Kennet & Avon Canal is part of everyday life across West Berkshire, but ageing infrastructure, climate change and sewage pollution are putting it under pres…” |
| 20 May | Cost of Living | measured | “I’ve tabled an EDM calling on TNT Sports to make this season’s European finals free-to-air. During a cost-of-living crisis, football supporters are already fac…” |
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Dillon 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Backbench Business Committee | Member | Select |
| Procedure Committee | Member | Select |
| Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Dillon sits on 3.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 135 | 22.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 80 | 13.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 69 | 11.3% |
| Department for Education | 62 | 10.2% |
| Department for Transport | 44 | 7.2% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 41 | 6.7% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 39 | 6.4% |
| Treasury | 34 | 5.6% |
Most recent.
What guidance his Department has issued to Personal Independence Payment assessors on assessing claimants with multiple sclerosis.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of reducing VAT rates for small hospitality businesses.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the adequacy of UK Visas and Immigration processing times for overseas performers in light of the three-month limit on submitting visa applications.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor
From: 7 May 2015. Until: 4 March 2025.
Payer: West Berkshire Council, West Berkshire Council, Market St… |
Remuneration: £965.66 a month
Remuneration: £965.66 a month
Hours: 15 hrs a week
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
National Liberal Club 14 August 2024 to 31 December 2025 |
(1) Chartered Institute of Housing and (2) National Housing Federation 21 August 2025 |
Thatcham Town Councillor. This is an unpaid role.
Thatcham Town Councillor. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 1 August 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 148,653 | 69.4% |
| Accommodation | 32,875 | 15.3% |
| Office Costs | 27,023 | 12.6% |
| MP Travel | 3,680 | 1.7% |
| Staff Travel | 1,968 | 0.9% |
| Total · 156 claims | 214,331 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Dillon on the published Order Paper this week.
2024 — full result, Newbury.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee DillonWON | LD | 19,645 | 40.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newbury →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 21,000 words
1 Sept 2024 → 19 May 2026
1 Sept 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
610 tabled · 568 answered
610 tabled · 568 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
3 current
3 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£214,331 · FY 24_25
£214,331 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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