The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024

Lee Dillon.

Liberal Democrats MP for Newbury.

Lee Dillon
PlaceNewbury
Blueskyleedillonmp.bsky.social
ProfileParliament.uk ↗
Commons votes
327/526
62% attendance · top 75% of MPs
Party alignment
60%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
196
across 97 debates · 21,000 words
Written Qs
621
568 answered · 53 pending
Dispatch
3 Jun 2026

Aligned with their council.

Mr Lee Dillon is the Liberal Democrat MP for Newbury, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

§ 01Voting record.327 divisions · most recent 11 Mar 2026

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.

Taxation70
Economy59
Employment35
Crime & Policing31
Education28
Welfare and Benefits26
Constitution and Democracy21
Local Government18

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Dillon broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.196 contributions · 97 debates · 21,000 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Economy & Jobs10,668
Culture Community8,068
Fiscal Policy6,832
Local Government3,891
Housing3,426
Transport3,217
Social Care3,040
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

21 Apr

Gulf Conflict

Trump's threats to destroy bridges and power plants constitute war crimes; the UK must make representations to the US and should withdraw base access if civilian infrastructure is

81 words·Read
25 Mar

Road Safety of Horses and Riders

Advocates for legislation mandating passing distances for horses, equestrian safety in driving tests, and driver education standards.

131 words·Read
23 Feb

Leasehold Reform

Managing agents like FirstPort need stronger regulation and accountability; persistent failures harm residents and stronger enforcement is essential to address abuses.

141 words·Read
9 Feb

Procedure committee

Call lists should not be introduced because they are too blunt an instrument, would reduce spontaneity and debate quality, and would disrupt the balance between certainty and flexi

942 words·Read
Showing 4 of 196·All 196 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @leedillonmp.bsky.social

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.

@leedillonmp.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 56 posts
Measured measured, steady
Liberal Democrats
56
Posts
44
Substantive
7
Health
Most criticises
Government 9
Prime Minister 3
Chancellor 2

Recent substantive posts.

WhenTopicToneExcerpt
21 MayEducationmeasuredParents, teachers & young people across West Berkshire: I want to hear your experiences of SEND support. Your feedback will help me represent local voices and …
21 MayEnvironmentmeasuredThe Kennet & Avon Canal is part of everyday life across West Berkshire, but ageing infrastructure, climate change and sewage pollution are putting it under pres…
20 MayCost of LivingmeasuredI’ve tabled an EDM calling on TNT Sports to make this season’s European finals free-to-air. During a cost-of-living crisis, football supporters are already fac…
Showing 3 of 44·All 44 substantive posts
§ 04Committees & roles.3 current appointments

Current memberships.

Select, joint and other committees Dillon currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.

CommitteeRoleType
Backbench Business CommitteeMemberSelect
Procedure CommitteeMemberSelect
Housing, Communities and Local Government CommitteeMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Dillon sits on 3.

§ 05Written questions.621 tabled · 568 answered · 4 Oct 2024 → 1 Jun 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department of Health and Social Care14022.5%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government8012.9%
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs6911.1%
Department for Education6310.1%
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero447.1%
Department for Transport447.1%
Department for Work and Pensions396.3%
Treasury345.5%

Most recent.

1 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

Whether he plans to commission an updated Data Protection Impact Assessment for the NHS Federated Data Platform.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jun 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Pending

What assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of projected increases in the energy price cap on the number of households in fuel poverty in winter 2026/27.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

Whether Ministers were informed before May 2026 that staff employed by Palantir and external consultants had been granted administrative access to identifiable patient data within the National Data Integration Tenant of the NHS Federated Data Platform prior to pseudonymisation.

Awaiting answer.

1 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

What assessment he has made of whether the governance framework for the NHS Federated Data Platform reflects the data access arrangements currently in operation.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 621·All 621 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.5 declared interests · £214k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor From: 7 May 2015. Until: 4 March 2025. Payer: West Berkshire Council, West Berkshire Council, Market St…
Remuneration: £965.66 a month
Remuneration: £965.66 a month Hours: 15 hrs a week (Registered 1 August 2024)
National Liberal Club
14 August 2024 to 31 December 2025
(1) Chartered Institute of Housing and (2) National Housing Federation
21 August 2025
Thatcham Town Councillor. This is an unpaid role.
Thatcham Town Councillor. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 1 August 2024)

Source · Members API · Last amended 17 Sept 2025

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing148,65369.4%
Accommodation32,87515.3%
Office Costs27,02312.6%
MP Travel3,6801.7%
Staff Travel1,9680.9%
Total · 156 claims214,331100%
Showing 6 of 156·All 156 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Dillon on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.2 contests · 2019, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Newbury19,64540.1%Won
2019Newbury18,38430.6%Lost

2024 — full result, Newbury.

CandidateVotes%
Lee DillonWONLD19,64540.1

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Newbury

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 3 Jun 2026
SpeechesHansard · 21,000 words
1 Sept 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
621 tabled · 568 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
3 current
RegisterMembers API
5 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£214,331 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL