Conservative and Unionist Party MP for North Dorset.
A Conservative MP who has broken with his party more often than most, Simon Hoare has cast rebel votes on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, Windsor Framework-related border regulations, and — most recently — a Green-backed amendment requiring regional mayors to align with climate targets. That last vote, in November 2025, placed him against his own frontbench and alongside a small cross-party group. His 75% support for Windsor Framework measures is 71 percentage points above his party's average, making him one of the Conservatives' most consistent backers of post-Brexit arrangements for Northern Ireland.
At 65% voting participation he sits below the Commons average, though his 279 contributions across 131 debates suggest he is more active in the chamber than his voting record alone implies. He is a 98.3% party-line voter overall — the rebel votes are notable precisely because they are exceptions. His speeches cluster around the economy, defence, social care, and local government. He is strongly pro-business (96% aligned) and consistently opposes tax increases, but his support for workers' rights votes sits at just 11%, and he has not backed the current government's programme in a single recorded vote.
Hoare chairs the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee and the Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements, and sits on the Northern Ireland Affairs Committee — roles that help explain his Windsor Framework positioning and his recurring focus on constitutional questions. Recent news coverage is largely neutral in tone, with local infrastructure and social media regulation among the issues he has engaged on publicly. Voting data runs to June 2026; speech and news data cover the same period.
Simon Hoare is the Conservative MP for North Dorset, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015.
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 Hoare broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Jan 2025 | Draft Official Controls (Amendment) Regulations 2024 | Yes | vs party |
| 15 Jan 2025 | Draft Electricity Capacity Mechanism (Amendment) Regulations 2024 | Yes | vs party |
| 26 Nov 2024 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Second Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Expressed bemusement at Capita's lack of emotional intelligence; questioned whether it is unwilling to resolve issues or passively waiting for contract termination.”
“Welcomed the announcement and stressed that online safety must be iterative and continuously resourced as technology changes rapidly; rejected a one-off approach.”
“The government was right to appoint Mandelson but two lessons must be learned: security vetting must precede public announcement, and clear guidance is needed on when peers and Pri…”
“Government should address toxic masculinity and harmful narratives among young men and boys through positive cross-party messaging about respectful treatment of women.”
Select, joint and other committees Hoare 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements | Member | Select |
| Liaison Sub-Committee on National Policy Statements | Chair | Select |
| Welsh Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
| Northern Ireland Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
| Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee | Chair | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Hoare chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 10 | 17.9% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 7 | 12.5% |
| Home Office | 6 | 10.7% |
| Treasury | 5 | 8.9% |
| Department for Education | 5 | 8.9% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 5 | 8.9% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 4 | 7.1% |
| Department for Transport | 4 | 7.1% |
What progress he has made on revising and updating regulations governing the operation of pharmacies by pharmacy businesses in the context of Jhoots pharmacy.
The Department is reviewing the regulations governing pharmaceutical services in England in light of the issues that arose when a large number of Jhoots pharmacies went into administration.As part of this work, the Department has engaged wi…read full →
What steps are being taken to improve public awareness of arthritis symptoms to help reduce delays in the seeking of medical advice.
The Government recognises the importance of improving public awareness of arthritis and its symptoms to support early diagnosis and timely access to care. On its NHS.UK website, NHS England provides extensive, publicly accessible informatio…read full →
Food and Rural Affairs, how and when the Government is proposing to respond to the CMA report on vets.
The final report for the CMA’s market investigation is due in Spring 2026. Defra aims to respond to this within 90 days of its release.
What steps his Department is taking to support people living with arthritis and other musculoskeletal conditions to (a) return to and (b) enter into work.
Just under 18 million people in England were estimated to be affected by musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions in 2023 and improving their health and work outcomes will help deliver this government's mission to kickstart economic growth. MSK pro…read full →
Yachad Name of donor: Yachad
Address of donor: Star House, 104-108 Grafton Road NW5 4BA
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Vice Chair of the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus. This is an unpaid role.
Vice Chair of the Climate and Nature Crisis Caucus. This is an unpaid role.
Date interest arose: 15 July 2025
(Registered 12 August 2025) |
Name: Kate Hoare
Name: Kate Hoare
Relationship: Spouse
Role: Office Manager
Working pattern: Full time
(Registered 29 February 2016; updated 20 December … |
Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Jun 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 210,880 | 76.9% |
| Accommodation | 33,514 | 12.2% |
| Office Costs | 20,700 | 7.5% |
| MP Travel | 4,769 | 1.7% |
| Miscellaneous | 3,535 | 1.3% |
| Total · 159 claims | 274,210 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Hoare on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Dorset | 18,208 | 36.6% | Won |
| 2019 | North Dorset | 35,705 | 63.6% | Won |
| 2017 | North Dorset | 36,169 | 64.9% | Won |
| 2015 | North Dorset | 30,227 | 56.6% | Won |
| 2010 | Cardiff South and Penarth | 12,553 | 28.3% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simon HoareWON | Con | 18,208 | 36.6 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North Dorset →