Dr Al Pinkerton

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Dr Al Pinkerton is the Liberal Democrat MP for Surrey Heath, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Europe).

402

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

5,640

Majority

44.8%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 47,788 voters

Liberal Democrat
21,387 votes44.8%
Conservative
15,747 votes33.0%
Reform UK
6,252 votes13.1%
Labour
3,148 votes6.6%
Green Party
1,162 votes2.4%
Heritage Party
92 votes0.2%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

1,576

Written Questions

23

Oral Questions

181

Debates Spoken In

273

Speeches

402

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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8 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill

8 votes · 21 Apr 2026

4 NO

Crime and Policing Bill

4 votes · 20 Apr 2026

6 NO

Pension Schemes Bill

6 votes · 15 Apr 2026

4 NO

Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill

4 votes · 15 Apr 2026

2 NO

Crime and Policing Bill

2 votes · 14 Apr 2026

Financial Interests(4)

Visits outside the UK

HM Government of Cayman Islands

£2,907
Name of donor
HM Government of Cayman Islands
Address of donor
133 Elgin Avenue, George Town, Grand Cayman KY1-9000, Cayman Islands
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights (£2906.60), accommodation (£1919.63), transfers (£199.50), subsistence (£653.20), commemorative item (£64.34), value £5,742.27
Destination of visit
Cayman Islands
Dates of visit
13 February 2026 to 17 February 2026
Purpose of visit
Fact finding visit to UK Overseas Territory, exploring natural disaster responsiveness and preparedness, financial regulation, environmental management, and governance.

Registered 6 March 2026

Visits outside the UK

Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust

£800
Name of donor
Armed Forces Parliamentary Trust
Address of donor
Houses of Parliament, London, SW1A OAA
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights, value £799.82
Destination of visit
Brunei
Dates of visit
25 May 2025 to 29 May 2025
Purpose of visit
To undertake a visit to British Forces Brunei as part of the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme

Registered 15 October 2025

Visits outside the UK

Gibraltar since Brexit

£435
Name of donor
HM Government of Gibraltar
Address of donor
6 Convent Place, Gibraltar GX11 1AA
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Return flights (£435), accommodation for two nights (£346) and meals/hospitality (£200), value £981
Destination of visit
Gibraltar
Dates of visit
9 July 2025 to 11 July 2025
Purpose of visit
To meet senior HM Government of Gibraltar ministers, Parliamentary representatives and business leaders to understand the economic and social challenges faced by Gibraltar since Brexit, and to learn how these will be overcome as a consequence of the recently-announced UK-EU deal.

Registered 28 July 2025

Employment and earnings

Employment and earnings

Role, work or services
Visiting Professor in Geopolitics
From
10 September 2008.
Payer
Royal Holloway University (Higher Education institution), Egham, Surrey TW20 0EX

Registered 2 August 2024; updated 14 April 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Dr in Parliament

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening the UK’s relationship with the

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on strengthening the UK’s relationship with the EU.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office2 Dec 2025

What steps he is taking to reduce energy bills in Surrey Heath constituency.

What steps he is taking to reduce energy bills in Surrey Heath constituency.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero18 Nov 2025

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of safeguards for preventing harm to childre

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of safeguards for preventing harm to children during court-ordered contact arrangements.

Ministry of Justice11 Nov 2025

What progress she has made on implementing the UK-EU agreement on Gibraltar.

What progress she has made on implementing the UK-EU agreement on Gibraltar.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office28 Oct 2025

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Energy Security and Net Zero14 Oct 2025

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Ministry of Defence30 Jun 2025

What steps her Department is taking to strengthen security at asylum accommodation.

What steps her Department is taking to strengthen security at asylum accommodation.

Home Office2 Jun 2025

If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the pause in offensive cyber operations aga

If he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the pause in offensive cyber operations against Russia by the US on security in Europe.

Ministry of Defence24 Mar 2025

If she will take steps to support residents impacted by market disruption due to incorrect building

If she will take steps to support residents impacted by market disruption due to incorrect building safety documentation.

Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government3 Mar 2025

Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of integrating carbon monoxide risks into

Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of integrating carbon monoxide risks into country-based travel advisories.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office25 Feb 2025
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