Liberal Democrats MP for Esher and Walton.
Monica Harding is the Liberal Democrat MP for Esher and Walton, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Development).
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 Harding broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | Yes | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 77 | No | Freevs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Criticizes failure to hold Israeli Security Cabinet accountable; demands ban on settlement trade, restoration of FCDO monitoring unit, and journalist access to Gaza.”
“Criticises the government for weak action and absence of new online safety legislation in the King's Speech; calls for swift adoption of safety-by-design standards.”
“Describing public health crisis from social media; demanding immediate action rather than consultation; citing 2,600 constituent emails demanding bans”
“Criticised the unequal rollout across constituencies and raised separate concerns about poor service reliability on South West Railway, pressing the Minister for answers on both ti…”
Select, joint and other committees Harding 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 |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Harding sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 48 | 41.0% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 14 | 12.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 8 | 6.8% |
| Department for Education | 8 | 6.8% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 7 | 6.0% |
| Home Office | 6 | 5.1% |
| Ministry of Justice | 5 | 4.3% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 4 | 3.4% |
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of children who turn nine months old shortly after the term-time eligibility deadline for 30-hour free childcare on families; how many young children turned nine-months of age within one month after this deadline in March 2026; and whether she is considering the potential merits of reviewing this issue as part of the proposed reform to childcare.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the continued freeze on Local Housing Allowance on (a) Elmbridge Borough Council and (b) other high-cost rental areas.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions reviewed Local Housing Allowance (LHA) rates and confirmed in his written ministerial statement on 26th November 2025 that rates would be maintained at their current levels for 2026/27. Renters f…read full →
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the difference in pet ownership rights of leaseholders and tenants in rental properties, specifically regarding the provisions in the Renter’s Rights Act that prevent landlords issuing blanket bans on pets on equality of treatment between different forms of property ownership; and whether the Government will introduce measures to ensure leaseholders have equivalent rights to keep pets in their properties.
The government recognises that pets can bring joy and comfort to their owners, as well as supporting their mental and physical wellbeing. At present, the ability of a leaseholder to keep a pet will depend on the terms of their lease. Where …read full →
Communities and Local Government, whether the Government plans to bring forward legislative proposals to prevent leasehold agreements from imposing blanket bans on pet ownership where similar restrictions would not be permitted under the Renters’ Rights Act.
The government recognises that pets can bring joy and comfort to their owners, as well as supporting their mental and physical wellbeing. At present, the ability of a leaseholder to keep a pet will depend on the terms of their lease. Where …read full →
The Coalition for Global Prosperity The services of a Senior Policy Advisor for 2 days per week from Tuesday 17th March 2026 to Tuesday 16th June 2026, value £8,100 |
Tim Hewens £750 |
Tim Hewens £750 |
Mark Brett £20,000 |
Tim Hewins Thank you dinner for supporters. This was the exact amount, value £3,747 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 193,046 | 85.5% |
| Office Costs | 32,346 | 14.3% |
| MP Travel | 330 | 0.1% |
| Total · 110 claims | 225,723 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Harding on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Esher and Walton | 28,315 | 52.5% | Won |
| 2019 | Esher and Walton | 28,389 | 45.0% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monica HardingWON | LD | 28,315 | 52.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Esher and Walton →