Conservative and Unionist Party MP for North East Cambridgeshire.
The Rt Hon Steve Barclay is the Conservative MP for North East Cambridgeshire, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010.
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
Moments where the whip was free, or where Barclay broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Jun 2025 | Crime and Policing Bill Report Stage: New Clause 106 | No | vs party |
| 26 Mar 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill: Third Reading | Yes | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“Reserves are crucial for defence but government words on commitment don't match delivery; recruitment is far behind target, RSDs are at risk from £3.5bn MOD cuts, and equipment/est…”
“While supporting the technical amendments, he challenged the government for presenting them as 'minor' while addressing life-critical safety issues, and questioned why no developer…”
“Criticises Government for inconsistent messaging: claiming to support victims while voting against amendments that would empower them; highlights contradictions between stated comm…”
“Emphasises cross-party consensus and signals that blockages are likely administrative/contractual, not insurmountable; presses Minister on whether constraints are legislative, tech…”
Select, joint and other committees Barclay currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Members Estimate Committee | Member | Select |
| Liaison Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
| Finance Committee (Commons) | Chair | Select |
| Finance Committee (Commons) | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Barclay chairs a committee — an elected position with real agenda-setting power over what gets scrutinised.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 52 | 34.2% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 38 | 25.0% |
| Ministry of Defence | 23 | 15.1% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 11 | 7.2% |
| Home Office | 10 | 6.6% |
| Cabinet Office | 5 | 3.3% |
| Treasury | 4 | 2.6% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 2.0% |
What her planned timeline is for the delivery of new free schools approved in principle, including the (a) key stages from approval to opening, (b) typical duration of each stage and (c) factors impacting delivery times; and what the status is of the proposed Lime Academy school in March, Cambridgeshire, including (i) progress on site identification, (ii) anticipated pupil capacity, (iii) estimated capital cost and (iv) expected opening date.
Awaiting answer.
Food and Rural Affairs, whether statutory consultees are required to assess risks from (a) lithium-ion batteries and (b) gas canisters when reviewing fire prevention plans for energy-from-waste facilities.
Awaiting answer.
Whether the Health and Safety Executive will publish the DSEAR assessment for the proposed MVV facility in Cambridgeshire under the Environmental Information Regulations once completed.
Awaiting answer.
Communities and Local Government, whether local planning authorities are required to (a) retain and (b) disclose DSEAR assessments for major infrastructure projects.
Awaiting answer.
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Received on: 23 December 2025. Hours: 10.5 hrs.
(Registered 7 January 2026) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 19 May 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 194,669 | 82.8% |
| Office Costs | 21,515 | 9.2% |
| Accommodation | 13,149 | 5.6% |
| MP Travel | 4,939 | 2.1% |
| Staff Travel | 747 | 0.3% |
| Total · 116 claims | 235,019 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Barclay on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North East Cambridgeshire | 16,246 | 41.5% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steve BarclayWON | Con | 16,246 | 41.5 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North East Cambridgeshire →