Sir Iain Duncan Smith

MP since 9 Apr 1992

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The Rt Hon Sir Iain Duncan Smith is the Conservative MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, and has been an MP continually since 9 April 1992.

1935

Votes Cast

N/A

Expenses

4,757

Majority

35.6%

Vote Share

Expenses

No expense data available.

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 48,512 voters

Conservative
17,281 votes35.6%
Labour
12,524 votes25.8%
Independent
12,445 votes25.6%
Reform UK
3,653 votes7.5%
Green Party
1,334 votes2.8%
Liberal Democrat
1,275 votes2.6%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

226

Written Questions

6

Oral Questions

138

Debates Spoken In

352

Speeches

417

Divisions Voted

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Voting Record

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2 AYE

Health Bill

2 votes · 8 Sept 2026

2 AYE2 NO

Representation of the People Bill

4 votes · 2 Sept 2026

2 AYE

Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage

2 votes · 14 Jul 2026

2 AYE

Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee

2 votes · 1 Jul 2026

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Financial Interests(13)

Visits outside the UK

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

£7,619
Name of donor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Taiwan
Address of donor
No. 2, Ketagalan Blvd, Zhongzheng District, Taipei City, Taiwan
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights, transportation, accommodation and meals, value £7,619
Destination of visit
Taiwan (Taipei)
Dates of visit
24 August 2025 to 28 August 2025
Purpose of visit
To attend the annual summit of the Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China to discuss the importance of peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific to domestic prosperity. United for Taiwan: meeting President of R.O.C. Taiwan and Cabinet Ministers.

Registered 11 September 2025

Visits outside the UK

The Centre for Social Justice

£3,000
Name of donor
The Centre for Social Justice
Address of donor
Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, Westminster, SW1P 3HQ
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights and accommodation, value £3,000
Destination of visit
United States (Washington D.C.)
Dates of visit
1 February 2026 to 8 February 2026
Purpose of visit
Meetings with USA Social Justice organisations and Research Councils, meetings with Congress Members.

Registered 17 February 2026

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Centre for Social Justice (CSJ)

Transport, accommodation, meals provided to attend the Centre for Social Justice schedule of events at the Conservative Party Conference as guest speaker and panelist, in my capacity as Chairman of the CSJ

5 October 2025 to 7 October 2025

£2,688
Name of donor
Centre for Social Justice (CSJ)
Address of donor
Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Transport, accommodation, meals provided to attend the Centre for Social Justice schedule of events at the Conservative Party Conference as guest speaker and panelist, in my capacity as Chairman of the CSJ, value £2,687.50
Date received
5 October 2025 to 7 October 2025
Date accepted
5 October 2025
Donor status
company, registration 05137036

Registered 20 October 2025

Visits outside the UK

The Centre for Social Justice

£2,144
Name of donor
The Centre for Social Justice
Address of donor
Kings Buildings, 16 Smith Square, Westminster SW1P 3HQ
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights (£2,144.22) and accommodation (£1,185.64), value £3,329.86
Destination of visit
United States (Washington D.C.)
Dates of visit
18 May 2025 to 23 May 2025
Purpose of visit
Speaker at Hudson Institute Conference and meeting Congress Members.

Registered 4 June 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Buck’s Club 1919

Honorary life membership of Buck’s Club 1919 (value provided is that in 2024)

1 January 2002

£1,625
Name of donor
Buck’s Club 1919
Address of donor
18 Clifford Street, London W15 3RF
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Honorary life membership of Buck’s Club 1919 (value provided is that in 2024), value £1,625
Date received
1 January 2002
Date accepted
1 January 2002
Donor status
company, registration 03275185

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Sir in Parliament

Debate on the Intelligence and Security Committee's report on China

4 signatures

That this House ensures that the Intelligence and Security Committee Report on China, published on 13 July 2023, is debated on the floor of the House of Commons before the House rises on Thursday 20 July 2023.

13 Jul 2023

UK representation at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics

15 signatures

That this House notes with concern that the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics will take place alongside a rapidly deteriorating human rights situation in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, where Uyghurs and other minority groups are subject to widespread forced labour, sterilizati

7 Jun 2021

MENTAL CAPACITY (S.I., 2007, No. 1253)

9 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Lasting Powers of Attorney, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Public Guardian Regulations 2007 (S.I., 2007, No. 1253), dated 16th April 2007, a copy of which was laid before this House on 17th April, be annulled.

5 Jun 2007

STATE FUNERAL FOR THE LAST VETERAN OF THE GREAT WAR

97 signatures

That this House notes with enormous gratitude the sacrifice made by all United Kingdom armed forces through the ages in defence of this country and its values; notes particularly the very special nature of the sacrifice made by those who fought in the First World War in appalling

19 Dec 2005

MENTAL CAPACITY BILL

114 signatures

That this House notes the most recent report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights which is severely critical of sections of the Mental Capacity Bill; notes in particular the criticism of those sections dealing with the withholding and withdrawing of life-sustaining treatment

7 Dec 2004

ANIMALS (S.I., 2003 NO. 2780)

18 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Horse Passports (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2780), dated 4th November 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 4th November, be annulled.

6 Nov 2003

IMMIGRATION (S.I., 2003, NO.1711)

8 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Immigration (Leave to Remain) (Fees) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1711), dated 9th July 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 10th July, be annulled.

15 Sept 2003

PUBLIC HEALTH (S.I.,2003,No 2323)

21 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Care Standards Act 2000 (Domiciliary Care Agencies and Nurses Agencies) (Amendment) (England) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 2323), dated 8th September 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 9th

10 Sept 2003

EDUCATION (S.I. 2003, NO. 1647)

21 signatures

That an humble Address be presented to Her Majesty, praying that the Education (Student Loans) (Amendment) (England and Wales) Regulations 2003 (S.I., 2003, No. 1647), dated 24th June 2003, a copy of which was laid before this House on 2nd July, be annulled.

9 Sept 2003

RETIREMENT OF SIR NICOLAS BEVAN CB

182 signatures

That this House notes the distinguished and committed service to Parliament of Sir Nicolas Bevan CB; thanks him for his wise counsel and unfailing courtesy to honourable Members from all side of the House; and wishes him and his wife, Christine, many happy years in retirement.

24 Jun 2003

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