The Westminster lensMP · Reform UK · Sitting since 5 Jun 2014

Robert Jenrick.

Reform UK MP for Newark.

Commons votes
239/521
46% attendance · top 91% of MPs
Party alignment
46%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
153
across 67 debates · 29,290 words
Written Qs
141
141 answered · 0 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026

Reform UK MP in a politically split seat.

The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick is the Reform UK MP for Newark, and has been an MP continually since 5 June 2014.

§ 01Voting record.239 divisions · most recent 11 Mar 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.

Taxation63
Economy50
Crime & Policing31
Employment22
Welfare and Benefits18
Education16
Defence and Foreign Affairs16
Housing15

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Jenrick broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

DateBill / motionVoteWhip
3 Feb 2026Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second ReadingYes
Freevs party
§ 02Speeches.153 contributions · 67 debates · 29,290 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Crime23,200
Fiscal Policy6,447
Economy & Jobs3,978
Labour Market2,755
Social Care2,717
Health2,421
Mp Performance2,340
Ref avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

21 May

Business of the House

Raised concerns about alleged two-tier policing following incident where stabbing victim was arrested on racial abuse allegation, framing this as undermining law and order.

116 words·Read
3 Mar

Iran: Human Rights Violations

Challenges the Foreign Secretary to commit unequivocally to full proscription of the IRGC, arguing diplomatic concerns should not block action as they were overcome with Hezbollah

128 words·Read
2 Feb

US Department of Justice Release of Files

Characterises Mandelson's appointment as 'grotesque error of judgment' by the Prime Minister and condemns the government's incremental response; demands immediate primary legislati

145 words·Read
22 Jan

Local Government Reorganisation

Delaying elections for a second year is likely illegal; government legal advice under previous administration advised against this; Reed should publish legal advice to prove his po

165 words·Read
Showing 4 of 153·All 153 speeches
§ 03Committees & roles.Select & joint committees
None recorded

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

§ 04Written questions.141 tabled · 141 answered · 13 Jan 2025 → 14 Jan 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Ministry of Justice12085.1%
Attorney General75.0%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office75.0%
Home Office53.5%
Ministry of Defence10.7%
Treasury10.7%

Most recent.

14 Jan 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any settlement discussions have been initiated with representatives of Abu Faraj al-Libi, Mustafa al-Hawsawi, or Abd al-Rahim al-Nashiri.

As the Rt Hon Member knows, it has been the UK's longstanding position under successive governments, including the one he supported for over a decade, not to comment on intelligence related litigation.

14 Jan 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is defending a civil claim for damages brought by Abu Faraj al-Libi; and what estimate she has made of the potential liability to the public purse in relation to a claimant identified as the "main planner" of the 2006 transatlantic aircraft plot targeting flights from the UK.

As the Rt Hon Member knows, it has been the UK's longstanding position under successive governments, including the one he supported for over a decade, not to comment on intelligence related litigation.

14 Jan 2026·Attorney General·Answered

On what specific date the Attorney General recused himself from discussions or decisions regarding the Government’s defence and settlement of Zubaydah v Foreign and Commonwealth Office; and whether he has had any communication with the Foreign Secretary, her predecessor, or any officials regarding this case since his appointment.

Without commenting on individual cases, the government’s robust conflict process would clearly preclude Law Officers having any involvement in cases in which they were instructed for other parties prior to appointment.By longstanding conven…read full →

14 Jan 2026·Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office·Answered

Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will publish a list of all current legal proceedings, including civil claims and complaints to the Investigatory Powers Tribunal, brought against her Department by current detainees at Guantanamo Bay; and what is the total estimated value of these claims including legal costs.

As the Rt Hon Member knows, it has been the UK's longstanding position under successive governments, including the one he supported for over a decade, not to comment on intelligence related litigation.

Showing 4 of 141·All 141 written questions
§ 05Register & expenses.16 declared interests · £332k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

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Showing 5 of 16·All 16 register entries

Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing246,79174.2%
Miscellaneous34,67910.4%
Accommodation25,8017.8%
Office Costs22,3546.7%
MP Travel2,3750.7%
Total · 81 claims332,429100%
Showing 6 of 81·All 81 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 06This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

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

§ 07Electoral history.6 contests · 2010, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Newark20,96839.2%Won
2019Newark34,66063.3%Won
2017Newark34,49362.7%Won
2015Newark29,83457.0%Won
2014Newark17,43145.0%Won
2010Newcastle-under-Lyme14,84134.4%Lost

2024 — full result, Newark.

CandidateVotes%
Robert JenrickWONCon20,96839.2

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newark

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
SpeechesHansard · 29,290 words
16 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
141 tabled · 141 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
16 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£332,429 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL