Who the stakeholders were that they obtained evidence from during the call for Evidence Business Rates review, which closed on 18th Feb.
Awaiting answer.
Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Droitwich and Evesham.

A 100% party-line voter with no rebel votes, Huddleston has nonetheless been active in opposition to several recent government measures. In July 2026 he voted against regulations removing the academy school presumption, against planning delegation rules that take smaller housing decisions away from elected councillors, and in favour of blocking the Immigration and Asylum Bill at Second Reading — all standard Conservative positions, but consistently held. Earlier coverage showed him publicly attacking the government's housing plans as a "shambles" after Wychavon Town was dropped from planning targets, citing infrastructure strain in his constituency.
Huddleston participates in 75% of votes — slightly below the Commons average — and votes with his party on every recorded division. His stance profile marks him as strongly pro-business (96%), anti-tax-increases (100%), and tough-on-crime (90%), while sitting well to the right of the voting average on fiscal policy and well below it on workers' rights and progressive taxation. His 83 parliamentary contributions span economy and jobs, culture, fiscal policy, and local government, with recurring themes around tourism and heritage industries — areas where he has hosted parliamentary receptions and made explicit commitments to challenge government policy.
His local news coverage over the past 90 days leans towards crime stories (seven articles, mildly positive), with additional coverage on culture and health. Earlier high-profile items include championing regional tourism, running a local pub award scheme, and signing the Holocaust Memorial Day book of commitment. He holds no current committee roles. He is a steady, loyalist Conservative backbencher whose distinctiveness lies in his consistent local economy and tourism brief rather than any parliamentary rebellions.
Nigel Huddleston is the Conservative MP for Droitwich and Evesham, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport. In addition, he is Co-Chair, Conservative Party.
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 Huddleston broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
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“Opposition claimed Government has cut funding for school sport, tourism, and places of worship whilst spending on welfare and public sector pay rises; challenged responsibility for…”
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.
Huddleston holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Treasury | 13 | 24.5% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 7 | 13.2% |
| Ministry of Justice | 4 | 7.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 7.5% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 4 | 7.5% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 4 | 7.5% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 5.7% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 3 | 5.7% |
Who the stakeholders were that they obtained evidence from during the call for Evidence Business Rates review, which closed on 18th Feb.
Awaiting answer.
Media and Sport, if she will publish an updated assessment of the economic contribution of outdoor visitor attractions to the UK economy; and what recent discussions she has had with industry representatives on the potential impact of weather-related behaviours on their levels of economic contribution.
DCMS recognises the vital role outdoor visitor attractions play in the UK’s visitor economy. These sites, ranging from world-leading zoos and theme parks to historic gardens, contribute to regional investment, local employment and often sup…read full →
Whether he is considering extending the duration of Bereavement Support Payment from 18 months to a longer period.
Bereavement Support Payment aims to provide support during the acute period following a bereavement by way of an initial lump sum followed by up to 18 monthly instalments. Where longer-term financial support is needed, benefits such as Univ…read full →
What assessment she has made of the administrative costs to charities caused by the current manual Gift Aid process, including the time and resources spent correcting errors and navigating rules.
HMRC has worked collaboratively with a broad range of charity sector stakeholders to explore the potential of Future of Gift Aid (FOGA). This work included extensive research and analysis of the implications of FOGA and the effectiveness of…read full →
Flowidea Limited 27 May 2026 |
Ascot Racecourse 18 June 2026 |
England and Wales Cricket Board Ltd 7 June 2026 |
Global Media & Entertainment Limited 6 June 2026 |
BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Limited 28 February 2026 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 30 Jun 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 230,053 | 83.7% |
| Accommodation | 31,641 | 11.5% |
| Office Costs | 8,896 | 3.2% |
| Staff Travel | 2,512 | 0.9% |
| MP Travel | 1,781 | 0.6% |
| Total · 85 claims | 274,933 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Huddleston on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Droitwich and Evesham | 19,975 | 40.3% | Won |
| 2019 | Mid Worcestershire | 37,426 | 66.7% | Won |
| 2017 | Mid Worcestershire | 35,967 | 65.3% | Won |
| 2015 | Mid Worcestershire | 29,763 | 57.0% | Won |
| 2010 | Luton South | 12,396 | 29.4% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nigel HuddlestonWON | Con | 19,975 | 40.3 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Droitwich and Evesham →