Matthew Hancock

Independent MP for West Suffolk

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Matthew Hancock’s voting in Parliament

Matthew Hancock is a Independent MP, but has changed parties or become independent.

Compared to their original party (conservative), for the vast majority of issues they have voted in the same way as other conservative MPs.

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Last updated: 17 Jan 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

  • Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 1 Jan 1970

    Dyslexia Screening and Teacher Training – Matthew Hancock. Ten Minute Rule Motion
  • SEND Provision 14 Mar 2024

    I begin by congratulating the new hon. Member for Wellingborough (Gen Kitchen) on an eloquent speech and on her “Visit Wellingborough” campaign. That campaign is just embryonic right now; I know that she was encouraging some in the House to join it a couple of months ago, but sadly, I could not do so. No doubt it will continue. I note that before entering the House, the hon. Lady was an...
  • SEND Provision 14 Mar 2024

    That is absolutely right, and this issue unites colleagues from across the House. The Bill I will bring forward next month has cross-party support, and I urge the hon. Member to add her name to it. It has support from my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith) all the way through to the right hon. Member for Hayes and Harlington (John...

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Independent MP for West Suffolk

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Party was Conservative until 31 Oct 2022

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Topics of interest

Matthew Hancock campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

  • Department of Health and Social Care
  • Treasury
  • Department for Education
  • Work and Pensions
  • Communities and Local Government
  • Departmental Buildings
  • Hospitals: Food
  • Wines
  • Departmental Allowances
  • Departmental Furniture

Other offices held in the past

  • Secretary of State for Health and Social Care ( 9 Jul 2018 to 26 Jun 2021)
  • The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport ( 8 Jan 2018 to 9 Jul 2018)
  • The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport ( 3 Jul 2017 to 8 Jan 2018)
  • Minister of State (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Digital Policy) (15 Jul 2016 to 3 Jul 2017)
  • The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office ( 8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
  • Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (15 Jul 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Minister of State for Portsmouth (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)
  • The Minister of State, Department of Energy and Climate Change (15 Jul 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • The Minister for Universities and Science ( 7 Oct 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
  • Minister of State (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Jointly with the Department for Education) ( 7 Oct 2013 to 15 Jul 2014)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills ( 6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Skills ( 6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
  • Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (19 Oct 2010 to 12 Dec 2012)
  • Member, Public Accounts Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 12 Nov 2012)

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Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 4 Mar 2024.

1. Employment and earnings
Payments received via Shine Talent Management Limited, 8 Kingston Court, Kingston Fields, Kingston on Soar NG11 0DL:
28 March 2023, received £10,000 from ITV Ltd, White City Place, 201 Wood Lane, London W12 7RU, for an interview on Good Morning Britain. Hours: 2 hrs. (Registered 19 April 2023)
31 March 2023, received £1,600 from W.F. Howes Ltd (audio book publisher), Unit 5 St George's House, Rearsby Business Park, Gaddesby Lane, Rearsby, Leicester LE7 4YH, for recording an audio book. Hours: 34 hrs. (Registered 24 April 2023)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
From 25 January 2021, Topwood Limited, shredding, storage and security systems. (Shares under a delegated management arrangement.) (Registered 16 March 2021; updated 21 September 2021)
8. Miscellaneous
From 8 May 2022, Director and sole member of the Centre for Neurodiversity Ltd, a not-for-profit company, limited by guarantee, which aims to further the cause of identifying and supporting those with neurodiverse conditions. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 01 June 2022; updated 14 June 2022)

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