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Cheltenham

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Apr 2026

Represented by LD since 2024. Centred on Cheltenham. Population 100,396.

Cheltenham's MP has been most visible recently in two contrasting ways: championing local causes and drawing controversy as a frontbench spokesperson. In March 2026, Wilkinson attracted significant negative coverage after describing X (formerly Twitter) as a "massive problem" for allowing criticism of mass immigration -- comments framed by critics as hostile to free speech on a sensitive public issue. His role as a Lib Dem Home Office spokesperson amplified the scrutiny. Earlier, he drew more positive attention by helping secure government commitments on the Future Homes Standard through what became known as the "Sunshine Bill" campaign, a cross-party effort linking energy efficiency to cost-of-living concerns. He has also publicly called for the extradition of Andrew Tate to the UK to face charges.

His voting participation sits at 71%, somewhat below the Commons average, with 99% alignment to the Liberal Democrat whip -- a near-uniform party-line record. His rebel votes cluster around the assisted dying bill in June 2025, where he backed two narrowly defeated amendments and one that passed, suggesting a more cautious or restrictive position on the legislation than most Lib Dem colleagues. His stance profile shows consistent opposition to tax increases, support for business interests, and strong backing for victims' rights and parliamentary scrutiny -- all squarely in line with Lib Dem opposition positioning against the Labour government.

330
Commons votes
This parliament
£30k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
76.1k
Electorate
2024 GE

LD regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2010.

Current Member of Parliament

Max Wilkinson

Max Wilkinson

Liberal Democrats

Max Wilkinson is the Liberal Democrat MP for Cheltenham, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs).

Notable Votes

Vote on New Clause 1 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, a private member's bill on assisted dying. Based on available debate context, this was one of several amendments considered at Report Stage, with the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater presenting changes developed with government legal and health officials to make the legislation workable.

MP voted YesAgainst party majority

Vote on New Clause 2 to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, debated alongside related amendments including provisions on guidance, devolution, and regulatory consultation. The excerpts focus on New Clause 20, which would require the Secretary of State to issue guidance (consulting chief medical officers and palliative/hospice care providers) and enable Welsh Ministers to issue guidance on devolved health matters.

MP voted YesAgainst party majority

Vote on whether to strengthen the advertising ban in the Assisted Dying Bill by requiring that any advertising restrictions also cover situations where advertisers know their adverts could influence vulnerable people's choices — going further than the basic ban proposed by the bill's sponsor Kim Leadbeater.

MP voted YesAgainst party majority

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Voting at a Glance

Represented by LD since 2024. Centred on Cheltenham. Population 100,396.

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Wilkinson’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.355 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Wilkinson has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
80
Economy
65
Employment
40
Education
34
Crime & Policing
34
Welfare and Benefits
24
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 113 Jun 2025 · free vote
Aye
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 213 Jun 2025 · free vote
Aye
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment (b) to New Clause 1413 Jun 2025 · free vote
Aye
§ 08The local picture.1 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
Benhall The Reddings Fiddlers GreenMike Collins1,072Liberal
Benhall The Reddings Fiddlers GreenStephen Ian Steinhardt1,030Liberal
Population (2021 Census)
100,396
Electorate 76,144 · 2024 register
Median income
£29,900
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
24.8%
England average 20.0%
Schools
43
23 primary · 5 secondary
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