At a glanceTom Tugendhat is a Conservative MP for Tonbridge, and has represented the seat for 11 years, 2 months. They have cast 297 votes in Commons divisions (52% attendance), tabled 269 written questions and registered 20 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Tom Tugendhat did not vote in 278. 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
Current roles
- Tonbridge Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Conservative Party since 7 May 2015
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Rebecca Harris
Conservative
100.0% · 286 of 286 shared votes
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Bradley Thomas
Conservative
100.0% · 285 of 285 shared votes
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Greg Smith
Conservative
100.0% · 284 of 284 shared votes
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Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative
100.0% · 283 of 283 shared votes
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Damian Hinds
Conservative
100.0% · 278 of 278 shared votes
Votes least like
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Michael Payne
Labour
0.4% · 1 of 236 shared votes
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Emily Thornberry
Labour
1.1% · 2 of 179 shared votes
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Kerry McCarthy
Labour
1.2% · 3 of 258 shared votes
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Gen Kitchen
Labour
1.2% · 3 of 248 shared votes
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Baggy Shanker
Labour (Co-op)
1.2% · 3 of 244 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.
Employment and earnings2
- Writing articles - Dow Jones & Company, Inc. (registered 2 Apr 2026)
- Writing articles - The London Standard (registered 12 Mar 2026)
Employment and earnings - Ad hoc payments11
- Payment received on 23 June 2026 - £2,800.00 (registered 25 Jun 2026)
- Payment received on 09 June 2026 - £5,600.00 (registered 18 Jun 2026)
- Payment received on 28 May 2026 - £370.00 (registered 29 May 2026)
- Payment received on 24 April 2026 - £200.00 (registered 18 May 2026)
- Payment received on 04 May 2026 - £370.00 (registered 15 May 2026)
- Payment received on 31 March 2026 - £950.00 (registered 17 Apr 2026)
- Payment received on 14 April 2026 - £1,400.00 (registered 14 Apr 2026)
- Payment received on 25 March 2026 - £500.00 (registered 2 Apr 2026)
- Payment received on 25 March 2026 - £200.00 (registered 2 Apr 2026)
- Payment received on 01 April 2026 - £375.00 (registered 2 Apr 2026)
- Payment received on 09 March 2026 - £185.00 (registered 2 Apr 2026)
Visits outside the UK4
- International visit to Estonia between 13 May 2026 and 16 May 2026 (registered 13 Jun 2026)
- International visit to United States between 03 May 2026 and 08 May 2026 (registered 30 May 2026)
- International visit to United States between 19 April 2026 and 27 April 2026 (registered 22 May 2026)
- International visit to India between 04 March 2026 and 08 March 2026 (registered 2 Apr 2026)
Shareholdings1
- Shares in AccuRx Ltd (registered 23 Mar 2026)
Miscellaneous2
- Shareholding in Beauhurst Ltd (corporate data). (This interests is below the threshold for registration under Category 7.) (registered 23 Jun 2026)
- Advisory Board Member for the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation. This is an unpaid role. (registered 27 May 2026)
Written questions
Telecommunications: Planning
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, in what way he plans to ensure that planning guidance considers visual amenity and the expansion of mobile network capacity.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation on the revised framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included a new section intended to replace Chapter 10 of current Framework on ...
Telecommunications: Local Plans
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that local plans give appropriate weight to the deployment of telecommunications infrastructure.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation on the revised framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included a new section intended to replace Chapter 10 of current Framework on ...
Railways: Mobile Broadband
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will publish a route-by-route timetable for eliminating mobile connectivity blackspots on the rail network.
Answer · 10 Jul 2026
The Government does not currently intend to publish a route-by-route timetable for eliminating mobile connectivity blackspots on the rail network. Improvements to passenger connectivity are being delivered through a range of programmes across the rail net...
South Eastern Main Line: Mobile Broadband
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the South Eastern Main Line through Tonbridge will be included in the next phase of Project Reach; and when that phase will begin.
Answer · 10 Jul 2026
The South Eastern Main Line through Tonbridge is not included in the current phase of Project Reach. No decision has yet been taken on its inclusion in any future phase and, consequently, no start date has been set. The current phase of Project Reach will...
Railways: Mobile Broadband
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the reason was for the time taken between the submission of the Project Reach outline business case and final government approval.
Answer · 10 Jul 2026
The period between submission of the Outline Business Case and final Government approval reflected the need to complete the detailed commercial, legal, and financial arrangements for a complex long-term partnership. Additional time was also required follo...
Digital Technology: Infrastructure
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, when the Government will publish and implement its proposed reforms to planning rules for digital infrastructure.
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, we consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework. The consultation on the revised framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included a new section intended to replace Chapter 10 of current Framework on ...
M25: Kent
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress her Department is making on building missing slip roads at Junction 5 of the M25.
Answer · 2 Jul 2026
There are currently no plans to build additional slip roads at Junction 5 of the M25. National Highways will soon be refreshing its Route Strategies, which are the key evidence base that informs the development of future investment plans for the Strategic...
Local Plans: Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if he will make a statement on how Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council can produce a Local Plan which meets the Government housing targets, in the context of the objection from
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
National planning policy makes clear that local plans should be positively prepared and, as a minimum, seek to meet identified development needs. Local planning authorities are expected to do all they reasonably can to meet need, including working proacti...
Speeches in the chamber
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
No one, I think, respects Jonathan Hall more than we do. He has done an exceptional job for this country in many different ways. He is a man of the highest integrity and the greatest intellect, and we are very lucky to have him. Given t…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
My right hon. Friend, demonstrating why he leads the list of Security Ministers past and present, pre-empts me; I was coming to China. Here I declare various interests. I am a patron of United Against Nuclear Iran, an organisation that cam…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
I am grateful to be called. I welcome the Minister to her place. It is a great job—I enjoyed it, and I have no doubt that she will, too. Though she may have shorter fingernails at the end of the day than she started with, it is worth it fo…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
Does the hon. Gentleman agree that there is a real concern, particularly given what is going on in the Persian gulf at the moment, that when the Iranian Government were last given access to vast amounts of cash about 10 years ago, they use…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
The hon. Member is making an extremely powerful speech—I do not find a word I disagree with—and I am very grateful to him for making it. However, this again shows why it would have been rather helpful to have a bit longer on this, because …
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
The internet outage in Iran knocked out a large percentage—5% or 10%, depending on who we believe—of Scottish separatist sites on social media. Do we genuinely believe that Iran is the only country seeking to weaponise social media? On one…
17 Jun 2026 National Security (State Threats) Bill
The right hon. Lady has already spoken powerfully about attacks on politicians, and the Prime Minister’s home was recently attacked. One point she has not raised, but hopefully will come to, is the nature of the media engagement that follo…
17 Jun 2026 Steel Tariffs
The real reason for the rise in the steel problem is the energy price—the input price. Has the Minister had any challenging conversations with his colleague the Secretary of State, and will he consider exemptions for the defence industry a…
10 Jun 2026 Defence Investment Plan
It is pretty extraordinary to see the partisan way in which the Minister has approached every single question. He has been completely incapable of giving this House, or indeed Mr Speaker, the assurance asked for on multiple occasions, and …
10 Jun 2026 Water Supply in Kent
I assure you that will not be a problem, Mr Twigg, despite my known verbosity. Sadly, the Minister has heard many of my points before. However, I am grateful that she is here, as whatever any of us have said about South East Water, the one…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
The right hon. Gentleman is making the entirely valid point that democracy is not just what happens in either Chamber, whether it is the Lords or the Commons, and democracy cannot be reduced to a number, whether it is an electoral number a…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
The hon. Member may think it is long, but she really has no idea of time if that is her perception. The reality is that Government Bills take time because they have to be got right. This Bill is wrong. The only thing that stopped it was th…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
I will not be giving way again. The hon. Member for Sunderland Central is instead saying that the role of democracy is to behave like the private interest group of a small cabal. I do not believe that is the case. I believe that the role …
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
I will not be giving way again. That is a perfectly acceptable argument for those who can afford to fail, but the problem is that the hon. Member is not dealing with the investment of a few people, which may or may not start a business or …
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
On the contrary, I think what the hon. Gentleman is arguing, although he may not think he is arguing it, and he is perfectly entitled to ignore what he is arguing—it happens all the time in this place, it is absolutely standard, for Member…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
I will not be giving way on that. If the hon. Member for Sunderland Central does not like that position, or the way in which the Lords run their business, that, again, is a perfectly legitimate thing to say, but then he is asking for very …
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
It is always a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Edward. The challenge this case brings up has been seen over and again in this place. It is not just about the legitimacy of the Commons. The hon. Member for Sunderland Central (L…
8 Jun 2026 Progression of Bills through Parliament
Will the hon. Gentleman give way?
3 Jun 2026 South East Water: Disruption of Supply
And the councillors.
3 Jun 2026 South East Water: Disruption of Supply
The hon. Member for Hastings and Rye (Helena Dollimore) asked a good question that the Minister touched on, but I want to press her further. Parts of Mereworth, Platt and Offham in my area were left not only without water, but without the …
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) · Home Office 6 Sep 2022 – 5 Jul 2024
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Home Office) (Security) · Home Office 8 Jul 2024 – 5 Nov 2024
Committee memberships
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
- Investigatory Powers (Amendment) Bill [HL] 28 Feb 2024 – 7 Mar 2024
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 11 May 2020 – 11 Dec 2023
- Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Bill 19 Oct 2022 – 29 Nov 2022
- National Security Bill 8 Sep 2022 – 18 Oct 2022
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 6 Jul 2020 – 7 Sep 2022
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 29 Jan 2020 – 7 Sep 2022
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 20 May 2020 – 6 Sep 2022
- Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system 13 Feb 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 12 Dec 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 6 Nov 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 12 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 5 Oct 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) 9 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 31 Oct 2016
Previous seats
- Tonbridge and Malling · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
01732 441563
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom Tugendhat, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Tom Tugendhat?
Tom Tugendhat is a Member of Parliament representing Tonbridge in the House of Commons. See Tom Tugendhat's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Tom Tugendhat represent?
Tom Tugendhat sits as Conservative. See Tom Tugendhat's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Tom Tugendhat represent?
Tom Tugendhat is the Member of Parliament for Tonbridge. See Tom Tugendhat's official Parliament profile.
How long has Tom Tugendhat been an MP?
Tom Tugendhat has served in the House of Commons for 11 years, 2 months. See Tom Tugendhat's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Tom Tugendhat?
Tom Tugendhat has 20 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Tom Tugendhat's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.