What steps his Department is taking to mitigate the financial impact of the UK Steel and Trade Measure on (a) advanced and (b) high-grade metals manufacturers facing significant tariff liabilities.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Victoria Collins.
Liberal Democrats MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
Commons votes
365/521
70% attendance · top 59% of MPs
Party alignment
43%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
255
across 146 debates · 56,966 words
Written Qs
742
721 answered · 21 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their councils.
Victoria Collins is the Liberal Democrat MP for Harpenden and Berkhamsted, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Science, Innovation & Technology).
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.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Collins broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 1 | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
21 May
Steel Strategy
“Raises specific case of aerospace and motorsport supplier facing £3 million tariff jump; calls for deadline extension and minister engagement with affected businesses.”
20 May
Artificial Intelligence
“The government lacks a coherent, joined-up AI strategy centred on trust and standards; Britain needs a digital sovereign strategy and an AI Bill, not internal Labour divisions.”
27 Apr
Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill
“Questioning whether 21 months can credibly be called swift action when parents expect faster intervention.”
23 Apr
Young Adult Carers: Education and Training
“Advocates for abolishing the 21-hour rule, appointing young carers leads in every school, funding support for breaks, restoring maintenance grants, and making caring a protected ch…”
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.
@victoria-collins.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 26 posts
Measured → mixed
Liberal Democrats26
Posts
15
Substantive
4
Technology
Most criticises
Elon Musk 1
Government enforcement 1
Brexit policy 1
Most supports
Dacorum Council 1
Hertfordshire Liberal Democrats 1
Liberal Democrats 1
Recent substantive posts.
Showing 3 of 15·All 15 substantive postsNone recorded
Collins holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 169 | 22.8% |
| Department for Science, Innovation and Technology | 85 | 11.5% |
| Department for Education | 76 | 10.2% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 59 | 8.0% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 58 | 7.8% |
| Treasury | 56 | 7.5% |
| Department for Transport | 50 | 6.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 50 | 6.7% |
Most recent.
Innovation and Technology, following the announcement on 26 May 2026 regarding the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts, how many premises in Harpenden and Berkhamsted constituency will no longer be eligible to receive gigabit-capable broadband connectivity under that programme.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the impact of the UK Steel and Trade Measure coming into force on 1 July 2026 on (a) advanced metals manufacturers and (b) the viability of UK suppliers; and what (i) relief and (ii) exemption mechanisms are available to those facing significant tariff liabilities where domestic supply of the specialist steel grades they require is (A) limited and (B) unavailable.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, following the announcement on 26 May 2026 regarding the cancellation of later-stage Project Gigabit contracts, how many premises in Hertfordshire will no longer be eligible to receive gigabit-capable broadband connectivity under that programme.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Bridget Fox Paid for fundraising dinner for Harpenden & Berkhamsted Liberal Democrat local party, value £1,773.60 |
Allison Wren £5,000 support via Harpenden & Berkhamsted local party, funding for local election campaigns. |
John Cooper £10,000 |
National Liberal Club 23 December 2025 to 31 December 2026 |
PRS for Music 26 June 2025 to 28 June 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 169,643 | 83.1% |
| Office Costs | 20,342 | 10.0% |
| Accommodation | 12,293 | 6.0% |
| Staff Travel | 1,145 | 0.6% |
| MP Travel | 685 | 0.3% |
| Total · 166 claims | 204,107 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 1 Jun | If he will take steps with the Chancellor of the Exchequer to issue defence bonds to help increase funding for military capabilities. | Tabled | Defence |
| Wed 3 Jun | If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 3 June. | Tabled | Prime Minister |
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Harpenden and Berkhamsted | 27,282 | 50.2% | Won |
| 2019 | Poole | 7,819 | 15.5% | Lost |
2024 — full result, Harpenden and Berkhamsted.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria CollinsWON | LD | 27,282 | 50.2 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Harpenden and Berkhamsted →
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
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 56,966 words
21 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
21 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
742 tabled · 721 answered
742 tabled · 721 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
9 entries
9 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£204,107 · FY 24_25
£204,107 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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ElectionsElectoral Commission
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