Labour Party MP for Isle of Wight West.
Richard Quigley is the Labour MP for Isle of Wight West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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 Quigley broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Second Reading | No | vs party |
| 1 Jul 2025 | Universal Credit and Personal Independent Payment Bill: Reasoned Amendment at Second Reading | Yes | vs party |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12 | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Welcomes existing protections but calls for urgent action to ensure legal aid is accessible to victims at pathfinder court hearings to prevent perpetrators exploiting the system.”
“Calls for immediate action to address the absence of sexual assault referral centres on the Isle of Wight and end the burden on survivors to travel off-island for specialist suppor…”
“Advocates for the Isle of Wight as a test site for new government policies to accelerate national roll-out and position the island as a leader in delivery.”
“Advocates for his constituent Ollie Bennett to access support appealing an Interpol red notice and calls for government intervention to help resolve a 30-year case.”
Select, joint and other committees Quigley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Quigley sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 15 | 42.9% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 11.4% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 8.6% |
| Home Office | 3 | 8.6% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 2 | 5.7% |
| Department for Transport | 2 | 5.7% |
| Women and Equalities | 1 | 2.9% |
| Ministry of Justice | 1 | 2.9% |
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of NHS England’s Workforce Training and Education Directorate in planning and commissioning training for eating disorder services, particularly whole-team training for Children and Young People’s Eating Disorder teams; and what steps he is taking to improve communication with training providers.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) removing spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowances funding and (b) the impact of reaching a decision on this prior to the conclusion of a consultation, on students receiving this allowance.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she made of whether there were adequate exceptional circumstances as a mitigating measure for the removal of spelling and grammar software from Disabled Students’ Allowances.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to (a) ensure that people with adrenal insufficiency have timely access to appropriate emergency steroid treatment and (b) prevent avoidable adrenal crises when time‑critical medication is (i) unavailable and (ii) insufficient in the context of the discontinuation of hydrocortisone sodium phosphate.
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Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Type of land/property: Residential property (house)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Cowes
Ownership details: Co-owned with spouse
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Type of land/property: Business property (Shop with flat above)
Type of land/property: Business property (Shop with flat above)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Cowes
Ownership details: Co-owned with … |
Councillor, Isle of Wight Council
Councillor, Isle of Wight Council
Additional information: I have foregone my allowance for this role from 5 July 2024
(Registered 11 July … |
Trustee of The Footprint Trust (Isle of Wight). This is an unpaid role.
Trustee of The Footprint Trust (Isle of Wight). This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 11 July 2024) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 2 Dec 2025
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 116,389 | 67.9% |
| Office Costs | 26,093 | 15.2% |
| Accommodation | 18,857 | 11.0% |
| Staff Travel | 5,881 | 3.4% |
| MP Travel | 4,227 | 2.5% |
| Total · 123 claims | 171,447 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Quigley on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Isle of Wight West | 13,240 | 38.6% | Won |
| 2019 | Isle of Wight | 18,078 | 24.3% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard QuigleyWON | Lab | 13,240 | 38.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Isle of Wight West →