The Westminster lensMP · Conservative and Unionist Party · Sitting since 7 May 2015

Nigel Huddleston.

Conservative and Unionist Party MP for Droitwich and Evesham.

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Nigel Huddleston
PlaceDroitwich and Evesham
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ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
430/573
75% attendance · top 42% of MPs
Party alignment
100%
votes with party majority
Speeches
83
across 35 debates · 18,000 words
Written Qs
53
52 answered · 1 pending
Dispatch
14 Jul 2026

Aligned with their council.

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.

Background

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.

§ 01Voting record.430 divisions · most recent 1 Jul 2026

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.

Taxation88
Economy79
Employment44
Crime & Policing39
Education33
Constitution and Democracy28
Pensions23
Welfare and Benefits22

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

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.

§ 02Speeches.83 contributions · 35 debates · 18,000 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs13,458
Fiscal Policy10,548
Culture Community5,804
Labour Market3,572
Local Government3,484
Education2,619
Health2,280
Con avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

30 Jun 2026

Culture, Media And Sport

DCMS sectors are being cut despite being global strengths; £400m grassroots funding is same real-terms amount as previous government announcement and thus a cut to inflation; schoo

879 words·Read
24 Jun 2026

Media Green Paper

Acknowledges the intent to counter misinformation but warns the proposals risk creating an Orwellian state apparatus that determines which news is 'trusted', undermining press free

531 words·Read
18 Jun 2026

BBC Funding

The BBC's financial model is unsustainable; the government is restricting parliamentary scrutiny by announcing the charter via written statement and ruling out consideration of alt

124 words·Read
18 Jun 2026

Topical Questions

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

114 words·Read
Showing 4 of 83·All 83 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @nigelhuddleston.bsky.social

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.

@nigelhuddleston.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 1 posts
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Substantive
§ 04Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

Huddleston holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.

§ 05Written questions.53 tabled · 52 answered · 23 Jul 2024 → 10 Jul 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Treasury1324.5%
Department for Culture, Media and Sport713.2%
Ministry of Justice47.5%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government47.5%
Department for Work and Pensions47.5%
Department of Health and Social Care47.5%
Department for Transport35.7%
Department for Business and Trade35.7%

Most recent.

10 Jul 2026·Treasury·Pending

Who the stakeholders were that they obtained evidence from during the call for Evidence Business Rates review, which closed on 18th Feb.

Awaiting answer.

23 Mar 2026·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered

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 →

10 Mar 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered

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 →

27 Feb 2026·Treasury·Answered

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 →

Showing 4 of 53·All 53 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.18 declared interests · £275k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

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
Showing 5 of 18·All 18 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 30 Jun 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing230,05383.7%
Accommodation31,64111.5%
Office Costs8,8963.2%
Staff Travel2,5120.9%
MP Travel1,7810.6%
Total · 85 claims274,933100%
Showing 6 of 85·All 85 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Huddleston on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.5 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Droitwich and Evesham19,97540.3%Won
2019Mid Worcestershire37,42666.7%Won
2017Mid Worcestershire35,96765.3%Won
2015Mid Worcestershire29,76357.0%Won
2010Luton South12,39629.4%Lost

2024 — full result, Droitwich and Evesham.

CandidateVotes%
Nigel HuddlestonWONCon19,97540.3

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Droitwich and Evesham

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 16 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 18,000 words
2 Sept 2024 → 7 Jul 2026
Written QsMembers API
53 tabled · 52 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
18 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£274,933 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL