Grant Shapps’s voting in Parliament

Grant Shapps is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, Grant Shapps sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Grant Shapps generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 5 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016. Conservative, 9 votes, between 2007–2016

We have lots more plain English analysis of Grant Shapps’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Grant Shapps’s full vote analysis page for more.

Grant Shapps has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Tributes to Her Late Majesty the Queen 10 Sep 2022

  Like many in this House, I had the opportunity to meet and speak to the Queen on numerous occasions, but unfortunately the relationship did not start particularly auspiciously. I was invited to Buckingham Palace for what, as other Members will know, is an ancient, complex process of becoming a Privy Councillor. It was so complicated that I was called to a side room with five colleagues to...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Transport: TfL Long Term Funding Settlement 5 Sep 2022

  Following my statement to the House on 13 July, I am writing to update the House that today we have agreed a new longer-term funding settlement between Transport for London and Government. The final extraordinary funding settlement expired on 3 August and I have agreed with the Mayor of London a new settlement until 31 March 2024 or until Transport for London reaches financial sustainability,...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Transport: Transport Update 5 Sep 2022

  On 3 September, we announced plans to invest up to £60m to introduce a £2 bus fare cap on a single bus ticket on most services in England outside London. This will start no later than 1 January 2023 and will be in place for a period of 3 months until March 2023. At a time when many are struggling with the rising cost of living, this is a significant investment that will result in millions...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Welwyn Hatfield

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @grantshapps
• https://facebook.com/grant.shapps

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Grant Shapps campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Communities and Local Government
• Treasury
• Home Department
• Work and Pensions
• Transport
• Housing: Low Incomes
• Departments: Property
• Departmental Training
• Homes and Communities Agency
• Mortgages: Government Assistance

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Transport (24 Jul 2019 to 6 Sep 2022)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (15 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)
• The Minister of State, Department for International Development (8 May 2015 to 28 Nov 2015)
• Minister without Portfolio (6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
• Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission (11 Oct 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• The Minister for Housing (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Housing and Planning) (20 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 26 Feb 2007)
• Co-Chair, Conservative Party (1 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Melanie Johnson
• David Evans
• Christopher Murphy

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
• Housing Corporation (Delegation) etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)