Conservative and Unionist Party MP for South Shropshire.
A disciplined Conservative loyalist with a strong local campaigning record, Stuart Anderson has voted against the government on employment tribunal extensions, steel tariffs, and a string of climate measures — all consistent with his party's opposition position. His votes against extending tribunal claim windows reflected Conservative arguments about employer uncertainty and backlog pressures, while his opposition to carbon budget orders and bringing aviation and shipping within climate targets puts him firmly on the sceptical wing of his party's net-zero debate. He has not once broken from the Conservative whip.
Anderson participates in 61% of votes — below the Commons average — but where he does engage, the pattern is consistent: 100% anti-tax, 93% pro-business, and well below his own party's average on local democracy (21% versus the party's 45%), civil liberties, and welfare. His 192 contributions span 79 debates, with the economy, defence and fiscal policy dominating his speeches. He deviates from Conservative colleagues most notably in being more sceptical of criminal justice reform and welfare expansion.
His most visible recent work has been constituency-driven: he secured Westminster debates on rural road potholes, championed opposition to a 600-acre solar farm that was subsequently scrapped, and criticised cuts to church grant funding. Local news coverage over the past 90 days skews toward culture and rural affairs, with broadly neutral sentiment. Anderson sits on the Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill committee — a narrow, procedural role. Vote data covers 570 divisions since December 2019; speech data reflects contributions logged through late June 2026.
Stuart Anderson is the Conservative MP for South Shropshire, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019.
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 Anderson broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.
Source · Hansard
“The 10% commission is an outdated, discriminatory model that traps residents and should be scrapped; park home owners deserve a fair deal equivalent to other homeowners in the UK h…”
“Criticises government support as insufficient for heating oil customers in rural areas; highlights profiteering and doubling of prices in five weeks.”
“Rural roads in South Shropshire are in a dangerously poor state due to inadequate government funding, removal of the remoteness factor and rural services delivery grant, and insuff…”
“Opposed merger; detailed concerns about administrative burden (500,000 shotgun vs 170,000 rifle licenses), ammunition recording requirements, and economic loss (£1bn, 20,000 jobs);…”
Select, joint and other committees Anderson 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cheltenham Borough Council (Markets) Bill | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Anderson sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ministry of Defence | 122 | 23.6% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 59 | 11.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 49 | 9.5% |
| Department for Education | 38 | 7.4% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 35 | 6.8% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 35 | 6.8% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 31 | 6.0% |
| Treasury | 28 | 5.4% |
With reference to page 37 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, whether the planned funding in new maritime capabilities of £32 billion between 2030-2035 is already included in his Department's budget.
Awaiting answer.
When will production commence on the the first Hybrid Navy Carrier Air Wing.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to page 38 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, what will be the future strategic sea lift capability.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to page 37 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment plan, published 30 June 2026, if he will set out the novel funding mechanisms to increase the resilience and protection of critical underwater infrastructure.
Awaiting answer.
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| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 212,504 | 70.1% |
| Accommodation | 30,582 | 10.1% |
| Miscellaneous | 28,960 | 9.6% |
| Office Costs | 24,553 | 8.1% |
| MP Travel | 4,742 | 1.6% |
| Total · 192 claims | 303,103 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Anderson on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | South Shropshire | 17,628 | 34.1% | Won |
| 2019 | Wolverhampton South West | 19,864 | 48.3% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stuart AndersonWON | Con | 17,628 | 34.1 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see South Shropshire →