List of New Conservative MPs

MP / Constituency / Notes
Ross Thomson / Aberdeen South / Career politician, previously an MSP
Headed up Vote Leave in Scotland, strongly pro-Brexit
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Gay, in a civil partnership, lobbying for LGBTI-inclusive education in Scotland
Leo Docherty / Aldershot / Former officer in the army who fought in Iraq and Afghanistan
Campaigned for Vote Leave, sees the prospect of no deal as "pretty remote", optimistic for an "orderly and positive" Brexit
Theresa May supporter in 2016 leadership election
Director of the Conservative Middle East Council since 2010, critical of western policy in Libya
Kirstene Hair / Angus / Previously an executive assistant at DC Thomson, publishers
Past view of Brexit unclear
Priority to work with farmers and rural businesses to represent their views in Brexit negotiations
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Bill Grant / Ayr, Carrick and Cumnock / Former fire fighter, rising to deputy commander before retiring
Past view of Brexit unclear
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Wants reform of business rates
“I’m happy meeting people, and like to think of myself as an everyday Tory.”
David Duguid / Banff and Buchan / Worked in oil and gas sector
Became particularly interested in politics at the time of the independence referendum
Strongly committed to Brexit, though vote in referendum not recorded
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
John Lamont / Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk / Commercial solicitor, then MSP since 2007
Remain supporter as an MSP
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Primarily campaigning on protecting the union and local constituency concerns
Alex Burghart / Brentwood and Ongar / Former policy adviser on education, including being a member of Theresa May's policy team advising on social justice
Has praised David Cameron as "understanding that only a social approach to poverty can mend society"
Views on Brexit not advertised
Vicky Ford / Chelmsford / Former banker specialising in infrastructure and project financing
MEP up to the point of election
Backed Remain as an MEP
Has continued to engage closely with Britain's negotiating position on Brexit since the referendum vote
Gillian Keegan / Chichester / Background in business, in manufacturing, banking and IT
Recent recruit to politics (2014)
Former local councillor, local government cabinet member for commercial services
Has campaigned for more funding for the NHS
Sees Brexit as a priority but unclear how she voted in the referendum
Giles Watling / Clacton / Actor
Voted Remain
Alister Jack / Dumfries and Galloway / Farmer and businessman
Unclear how he voted in the EU referendum, strongly anti-Scottish independence
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Campaigned on local topics
Paul Masterton / East Renfrewshire / Pensions solicitor (former colleague of mine)
"The question of Brexit is very much secondary to the question of independence"
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Colin Clark / Gordon / Farmer and businessman
Recent recruit to politics (2015)
EU referendum vote unclear
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Neil O'Brien / Harborough / Former special adviser to Theresa May on economy and industrial strategy (and previously to George Osborne until July 2016)
Historically a very active supporter of Eurosceptic groups but his EU referendum vote unclear
His role in government means that his more recent views were not made public
Bim Afolami / Hitchin and Harpenden / Corporate solicitor at large City law firms, then with HSBC
Voted Remain "but I don’t think we should be trying to undo the referendum"
"One needs to have control over your immigration"
"It’s very important that we get a sensible arrangement."
[On the crisis in 2008] "I think that mistakes were made both in regulation and in finance. The regulations I think have improved dramatically, and I think they have improved, but there is still more to come. Finance also needs to realise it’s part of society, but you can never keep pressing enough. You always have to make sure banks realise they are part of society – not apart from it."
Julia Dockerill / Hornchurch and Upminster / Former parliamentary aide to Mark Field
Voted Leave
“Open-minded on social issues”, economically liberal and firmly against “nanny-statism”
Worked with the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WfD), to make political systems and parties more resilient and robust in developing nations
Bob Seely / Isle of Wight / Foreign correspondent for the Times and Washington Post, and soldier, including tours of Afghanistan and Iraq
Adviser to Francis Maude and Sir Malcolm Rifkind
"Proud to vote for Brexit"
Hawkish on Russia and Syria, has a PhD on Russian non-conventional warfare
Ben Bradley / Mansfield / Office manager for Mark Spencer MP and covered constituency work for Nick Boles MP
Voted Remain
Sees free movement as a red line
Backs diversity in education models
Simon Clarke / Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland / Commercial law solicitor, then parliamentary assistant for Dominic Raab MP and Graham Stuart MP
Policy specialist on health and education
6'7, the second tallest MP
Believes in "the opportunity of Brexit".
Douglas Ross / Moray / Professional football referee,and MSP – intends to keep job as football referee while an MP
Remain supporter as an MSP (a "reluctant Remainer" who disapproves of Brussels red tape)
"I think there will be challenges to leaving the EU, I also think there's opportunities"
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Lee Rowley / North East Derbyshire / Business manager (energy, education, finance and insurance) and local councillor
Policy specialist on welfare and housing
Has stated that he voted Leave
Gay
Andrew Lewer / Northampton South / MEP, previously leader of Derbyshire County Council
Supported Leave, but only after disappointment with David Cameron's deal
As an MEP had the co-ordinator roles on the EU Regional Development Committee and the EU Culture Committee
Luke Graham / Ochil and South Perthshire / Accountant
Finance director of Britain Stronger In Europe
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
He would like to see more resources dedicated to the rehabilitation of low-level offenders
Rachel Maclean / Redditch / Technology entrepreneur
Voted Remain
Welcomes focus of Queen's Speech on Brexit
Founded Skills and Ready, a business to support young people prepare for the world of work
Zac Goldsmith / Richmond Park / Returning MP
Voted Leave
Former unsuccessful Conservative London mayoral candidate
Resigned and unsuccessfully fought a by-election over Heathrow expansion
Kemi Badenoch / Saffron Walden / Former head of digital at the Spectator
London Assembly member
Supported stop and search
Voted Leave after a "deep breath", foresees a tough negotiation and that it will be painful in the short term. Her husband campaigned for Remain
"They talk about a ‘black community’ — there’s nothing really like that. People have the same issues wherever they come from. Schools. Hospitals.”
Damien Moore / Southport / Retail manager for Asda
Previously stood for the same seat in 2015
Opposes fox hunting
Vote in the EU referendum unclear
Gay
Stephen Kerr / Stirling / Sales director
Mormon (and a very senior church official)
Claims to be in favour of equal marriage, despite Mormon teachings on same sex relationships
Vote in the EU referendum unclear
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Jack Brereton / Stoke-on-Trent South / Local councillor, previously by-election candidate in Stoke-on-Trent Central
EU referendum vote unclear, and has since campaigned very hard for a successful Brexit
Esther McVey / Tatton / TV presenter by background
Returning MP, former minister of state for Employment, Privy Council member
Voted Leave
Supporter of Conservative Way Forward
John McDonnell has called in the past for her lynching
Eddie Hughes / Walsall North / Charity deputy chief executive
Previously a local councillor
Voted Leave, supported Theresa May in her campaign to become Prime Minister
"Sixty-eight per cent. of people in Walsall North who voted in the referendum voted to leave the EU. They want a good deal for themselves and a good deal for the country, but they do not want a deal that is good just for the 68%—they want a deal that is good for the 100%. They want to know that there are local entrepreneurs who are going to create jobs and find new and exciting export markets around the world. They want to control immigration while ensuring that we have the skills to maintain a strong economy and a strong public sector. ​They want low-cost affordable housing for every stage of their life, and they want inspirational headteachers to give their children the best start in life."
Andrew Bowie / West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine / Royal Navy officer, former head of office for Liam Kerr MSP
Vote in the EU referendum unclear
Signed a pledge from the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation to leave the EU and its Common Fisheries Policy
Showing particular interest in matters relating to dementia

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