Member of Parliament
Rebecca Harris
Conservative MP for Castle Point
Opposition Chief Whip (Commons)
At a glanceRebecca Harris is a Conservative MP for Castle Point, and has represented the seat for 16 years, 2 months. They currently serve as Opposition Chief Whip (Commons). They have cast 457 votes in Commons divisions (79% attendance), tabled 25 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Rebecca Harris did not vote in 116. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
She currently undertakes the role of Opposition Chief Whip (Commons).
Current roles
- Opposition Chief Whip (Commons) Opposition post · Whips Office (Commons) since 3 Nov 2024
- Castle Point Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Conservative Party since 6 May 2010
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Bradley Thomas
Conservative
100.0% · 444 of 444 shared votes
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Greg Smith
Conservative
100.0% · 433 of 433 shared votes
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Edward Argar
Conservative
100.0% · 427 of 427 shared votes
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Lewis Cocking
Conservative
100.0% · 426 of 426 shared votes
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Gareth Bacon
Conservative
100.0% · 421 of 421 shared votes
Votes least like
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Michael Payne
Labour
0.3% · 1 of 361 shared votes
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Kerry McCarthy
Labour
0.5% · 2 of 392 shared votes
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Ellie Reeves
Labour
0.7% · 2 of 281 shared votes
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Gen Kitchen
Labour
0.8% · 3 of 382 shared votes
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Ruth Cadbury
Labour
0.8% · 3 of 356 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Donations and other support (including loans) for activities as an MP1
- L Bennett and Son Ltd - £3,650.00 (registered 5 Aug 2025)
Land and property (within or outside the UK)1
- Residential in Unspecified (registered 14 May 2019)
Miscellaneous2
- Trustee of Datchet Women’s Institute (this is an unpaid role). (registered 4 Jul 2022)
- Director of the Policy Research Unit, a not-for-profit pooled research service which assists Conservative MPs with their Parliamentary duties. This is an unpaid role. (registered 25 Nov 2021)
Written questions
Business Rates: Castle Point
To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the amount of business rates to be paid by businesses in the retail, leisure, and hospitality sector in Castle Point constituency in 2026/27.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
The amount of business rates paid on each property is based on the rateable value of the property, assessed by the Valuation Office (VO), and the multiplier values, which are set by the Government.At the Budget, the VO announced updated property values fr...
Schools: Employers' Contributions
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the additional costs incurred by each school in Castle Point constituency as a result of the increase in employers' National Insurance Contributions in 2026/27.
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
The department estimates the impact of changes to schools’ costs, including employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs), at a national level and does not estimate the costs incurred by individual schools, including schools in Castle Point constituenc...
Special Educational Needs: Castle Point
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has made an estimate of the number of pupils in Castle Point constituency that will have an EHCP in each of the next five years.
Answer · 22 Jul 2026
Data on the number of school pupils with education, health and care (EHC) plans per year is collected through the school census and broken down by Parliamentary constituency. The published statistics are available here: https://explore-education-statistic...
General Practitioners: Castle Point
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an estimate of the number of FTE GPs at surgeries in Castle Point constituency over each of the next five years.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
As independent businesses that hold contracts with the National Health Service, practices determine the staffing skill mix to best suit the patients they serve. GP services are commissioned and assured by integrated care boards to meet the needs of changi...
Health Services: Castle Point
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether provision for capital investment in (a) new and (b) updated healthcare facilities in Castle Point constituency is being made available over the next five years.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
A13: Road Traffic
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has made a estimate of levels of congestion on the A13/A130 junction at Sadler’s Farm (a) now and (b) in each of the next 20 years.
Answer · 16 Jul 2026
Whilst traffic management on the local road network is the responsibility of the local highway authority, the Department recognises that congestion affects daily journeys and economic growth. That is why Essex County Council is eligible for over £230 mill...
c2c
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what performance targets she has set for c2c rail services since nationalisation.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
c2c
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the payments her Department will receive from c2c rail services in each of the next five years.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Speeches in the chamber
21 Oct 2024 Employment Rights Bill
An SME in my constituency once found someone sleeping rough on its premises and offered them a job. Does my hon. Friend agree that, when this Bill is enacted, it is very unlikely that a business will go to such lengths to give someone that…
21 Oct 2024 Employment Rights Bill
My constituency also has a lot of seasonal workers and a seaside economy. Does my hon. Friend agree that young people often get their first step on the job ladder through those jobs? They may well not get that opportunity if the legislatio…
10 Sep 2024 Winter Fuel Payment
I do not think that I need to worry; I think we know that will happen, because we know about their behaviour and their concerns about putting the heating on, and their lack of understanding of how much every heating bill will cost them. Th…
10 Sep 2024 Winter Fuel Payment
My hon. Friend is spot on. It is the anxiety that it causes people. They do not know if they will live another 18 months or 25 years. People on fixed incomes, with no ability to raise that income, are very worried about spending money. The…
10 Sep 2024 Winter Fuel Payment
About 20,000 pensioners in Castle Point are set to lose their winter fuel payment under this cruel and vindictive policy that the Labour Government have chosen to adopt. Contrary to the accusations from the Government, I have, with the sup…
10 Sep 2024 Social Security
Does the hon. Lady agree that in 2010, when the coalition Government came in, we inherited a really serious economic crisis and a genuine black hole, and we had to make some very tough decisions as a coalition Government, but we never cons…
23 May 2024 Business of the House
Further to this morning’s business statement, it may help the House if I confirm that, prior to the House rising tonight, we intend to consider the following business: Consideration of Lords amendments to the Post Office (Horizon System…
8 Dec 2021 Draft Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022
I thank all hon. Members and I will try to answer their questions as best I can. In terms of engagement, the Scotland Act orders show that the two Governments can work together, and it has been confirmed that they have worked successful…
8 Dec 2021 Draft Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022
I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Consumer Scotland Act 2020 (Consequential Provisions and Modifications) Order 2022. It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mrs Murray. I must start by apolo…
4 Jun 2020 Domestic Abuse Bill (Second sitting)
I am fine.
30 Mar 2017 Local and Regional News
We are having this debate because of our deep concerns about the increasing erosion and loss of local news sources, but I am very blessed in Castle Point. I have a huge number of local papers, such as the monthly Canvey & Benfleet Time…
15 Mar 2017 Political Developments
Will my right hon. Friend confirm that in all their discussions the Government will maintain their full support for the Belfast agreement and its successors, including, crucially, the principle that Northern Ireland’s position within the U…
15 Mar 2017 Political Developments
10. What assessment he has made of recent political developments in Northern Ireland.
13 Mar 2017 Surplus Land
I appreciate that some people will be concerned about the release of some MOD land, but does my hon. Friend agree that, for anyone who is anxious to have a home of their own or who needs new business premises, it often cannot come quickly …
13 Mar 2017 Surplus Land
16. What steps he is taking to release surplus Ministry of Defence land.
27 Feb 2017 Future Flood Prevention
The financing of flood defences is of absolutely paramount importance to my constituents, as my borough has been hit by flooding on a number of occasions, most notoriously the devastating North sea flood of 1953, which breached the old Can…
1 Feb 2017 Security
10. What assessment has my right hon. Friend made of the current security situation in Northern Ireland?
17 Jan 2017 DWP Policies and Low-income Households
To some extent, the Scottish National party, in its motion and debate tonight, is painting a picture of a very uncaring Government who may be trying to keep people in poverty. From what some sections of the press and Opposition have said, …
16 Dec 2016 Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women and Domestic Violence (Ratification of Convention) Bill
I, too, thank the hon. Member for Banff and Buchan (Dr Whiteford) and congratulate her on introducing this debate. I am pleased to support this Bill and pleased that the Government will support it as well. That is not because I think that …
12 Dec 2016 Apprenticeships
That is indeed impressive. I was expecting a good reply but not to find out that the armed forces were the largest provider in the country. What assurance can the Minister give those residents of mine who might want to take up an apprentic…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Comptroller (HM Household) (Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 7 Jul 2022 – 5 Jul 2024
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 9 Jan 2018 – 7 Jul 2022
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 15 Jun 2017 – 9 Jan 2018
Opposition posts
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 8 Jul 2024 – 3 Nov 2024
Committee memberships
- Committee of Selection 30 Jul 2024 – 18 Nov 2024
- Licensing Hours Extensions Bill 7 Feb 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Paternity Leave (Bereavement) Bill (Formerly known as Shared Parental Leave and Pay (Bereavement) Bill) 13 Mar 2024 – 18 Mar 2024
- Building Societies Act 1986 (Amendment) Bill 31 Jan 2024 – 7 Feb 2024
- Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 7 Dec 2022 – 7 Dec 2022
- Shark Fins Bill 9 Nov 2022 – 15 Nov 2022
- Local Government (Disqualification) Bill 24 Nov 2021 – 28 Nov 2021
- Elections Bill 22 Sep 2021 – 26 Oct 2021
- Committee of Selection 4 Sep 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Regulatory Reform 12 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Regulatory Reform 3 Dec 2012 – 30 Mar 2015
- Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
Previous seats
- Castle Point · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
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Contact & offices
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rebecca Harris, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Rebecca Harris?
Rebecca Harris is a Member of Parliament representing Castle Point in the House of Commons. See Rebecca Harris's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Rebecca Harris represent?
Rebecca Harris sits as Conservative. See Rebecca Harris's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Rebecca Harris represent?
Rebecca Harris is the Member of Parliament for Castle Point. See Rebecca Harris's official Parliament profile.
How long has Rebecca Harris been an MP?
Rebecca Harris has served in the House of Commons for 16 years, 2 months. See Rebecca Harris's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Rebecca Harris?
Rebecca Harris has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Rebecca Harris's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.