Member of Parliament
Dr Neil Hudson
Conservative MP for Epping Forest
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
At a glanceDr Neil Hudson is a Conservative MP for Epping Forest, and has represented the seat for 6 years, 7 months. They currently serve as Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs). They have cast 434 votes in Commons divisions (75% attendance), tabled 572 written questions and registered 4 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Dr Neil Hudson did not vote in 141. 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
He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs).
Current roles
- Dogs (Protection of Livestock) (Amendment) Bill Committee since 21 May 2025
- Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) Opposition post · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs since 8 Nov 2024
- Epping Forest Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Conservative Party since 12 Dec 2019
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Damian Hinds
Conservative
100.0% · 409 of 409 shared votes
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Dr Andrew Murrison
Conservative
100.0% · 406 of 406 shared votes
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Edward Argar
Conservative
100.0% · 405 of 405 shared votes
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Dr Kieran Mullan
Conservative
100.0% · 402 of 402 shared votes
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Mims Davies
Conservative
100.0% · 400 of 400 shared votes
Votes least like
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Michael Payne
Labour
0.6% · 2 of 338 shared votes
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Kerry McCarthy
Labour
0.8% · 3 of 368 shared votes
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Sarah Edwards
Labour
1.1% · 3 of 281 shared votes
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Ellie Reeves
Labour
1.1% · 3 of 279 shared votes
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Steve Reed
Labour (Co-op)
1.1% · 2 of 187 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 earnings1
- Independent Non-Executive Board Member - British Horseracing Authority's Horse Welfare Board (registered 25 Jul 2025)
Employment and earnings - Ongoing paid employment1
- Agreement starting 15 July 2025 - £416.67 (registered 25 Jul 2025)
Miscellaneous2
- Member of the British Equine Veterinary Association. (registered 7 Jan 2020)
- Fellow of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons. (registered 7 Jan 2020)
Written questions
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, if his department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the visitor levy on the fishing industry.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department are taking to improve the availability of hospital beds in Epping Forest and neighbouring constituencies.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much money is left in the Water Management Grant Fund.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much money has been awarded through the Water Management Grant since 5 July 2024.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, much money has been awarded through the Water Management Grant between its inception and 4 July 2024.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support greater public awareness around the impacts of climate change.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that water companies support those on the Priority Services Register during emergency incidents.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Written question
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that water companies communicate effectively with consumers during maintenance work projects.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Early day motions
Speeches in the chamber
15 Jul 2026 Waste Management Sites
It is always a huge pleasure to be intervened on by the hon. Gentleman. He has been very kind to me over the years. After my maiden speech, he came across the Chamber to speak to me and was very kind, so I will always take an intervention …
15 Jul 2026 Waste Management Sites
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I congratulate the hon. Member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood (Lorraine Beavers) on securing this important debate. As she strongly articulated, she has had significa…
9 Jul 2026 Pig Farmers
A crucial way to support pig farmers is ensuring healthy pigs, and that requires strong biosecurity and stopping illegal meat imports. When I asked DEFRA about those imports, it said that data are now not available, but alarmingly, Dover P…
8 Jul 2026 Draft Batteries (Placing on the Market) (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Dr Murrison. I thank the Minister for outlining the draft regulations to the Committee. Among other things, they establish the offences and penalties regime for breaches of “placing …
7 Jul 2026 Early Release of Prisoners
I thank my hon. Friend for yet another powerful contribution on this issue. He is an incredibly powerful advocate for the victims of these heinous crimes. I pay tribute to the victims and survivors and thank him for his work. As he is righ…
24 Jun 2026 Media Green Paper
Many of my constituents in Epping Forest are very worried about proposals to stop terrestrial TV broadcasts from 2034. Like local radio, for many people in both urban and rural areas, and for older and more vulnerable people, terrestrial T…
23 Jun 2026 Fly-tipping: Residential Areas
I thank the hon. Member for that intervention. We have heard great contributions from across the House today. Let me turn to some of the figures, which speak for themselves. Councils in England dealt with 1.26 million incidents of fly-t…
23 Jun 2026 Fly-tipping: Residential Areas
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Stringer. I thank the hon. Member for Great Grimsby and Cleethorpes (Melanie Onn) for bringing us this important debate. We have heard many contributions about the impact on local…
16 Jun 2026 Draft Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026
I am very proud of the previous Conservative Government passing the landmark Environment Act. We consulted and brought forward measures to tackle waste crime, and I am very pleased that the Labour Government have taken the baton forward an…
16 Jun 2026 Draft Digital Waste Tracking (England) Regulations 2026
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Vickers. I thank the Minister for introducing the draft regulations to the Committee. It is good to see the Government building on the progress made by the previous Conse…
15 Jun 2026 Topical Questions
Outrageously, today the Government have stripped Epping Forest district council of the sole local right to determine major planning applications. That means that my constituents will have major planning decisions taken by central Governmen…
11 Jun 2026 Transport Services: Epping Forest
My constituents face many transport issues. We Central line users endure delays, overcrowding and graffiti. Meanwhile, residents in Waltham Abbey have no access to the tube at all and have been left with a limited bus network since Transpo…
11 Jun 2026 Transport Services: Epping Forest
14. What steps her Department is taking to improve transport services in Epping Forest constituency.
10 Jun 2026 Water Supply in Kent
It is a great privilege to serve under your chairmanship today, Mr Twigg. I thank the hon. Member for Ashford (Sojan Joseph) for securing and opening this debate. We have heard powerful contributions from across Kent, including from my …
9 Jun 2026 Draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026
I know that the Minister is winding up, and that she has spoken about Ministers going to summits and collaboration, but she spoke about the importance of implementation. I asked specifically about what the Government will do to liaise with…
9 Jun 2026 Draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026
It is good that you are carrying on with the good work.
9 Jun 2026 Draft Marine Licensing (Miscellaneous Provisions) (Amendment etc.) Order 2026
It is a great pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir John. I thank the Minister for explaining this statutory instrument. It is very appropriate that we are considering it on the day after World Oceans Day. On our precious plane…
8 Jun 2026 Water Companies
Labour came into government promising major reform of England’s water sector, but progress so far has been slow. The Water (Special Measures) Act 2025 was largely a rebadging of many Conservative reforms. During its passage, we tabled many…
4 Jun 2026 UK-EU Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement
As more and more fishermen and fisherwomen in Scotland and across the UK are struggling to keep their businesses afloat due to soaring fuel costs, they are marking the one-year anniversary of the Government selling our fishing industry dow…
3 Jun 2026 South East Water: Disruption of Supply
Thank you, Mr Speaker, for granting this urgent question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Herne Bay and Sandwich (Sir Roger Gale). I thank the Minister for her approach and engagement on this vital issue. It is deeply regrettabl…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Animal Welfare (Import of Dogs, Cats and Ferrets) Bill 13 May 2025 – 14 May 2025
- Water (Special Measures) Bill [HL] 18 Dec 2024 – 16 Jan 2025
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill 21 Feb 2024 – 28 Feb 2024
- Trade (Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership) Bill [HL] 7 Feb 2024 – 20 Feb 2024
- Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] 1 Dec 2021 – 9 Dec 2021
- Animal Welfare (Kept Animals) Bill 3 Nov 2021 – 18 Nov 2021
Previous seats
- Penrith and The Border · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Edinburgh South 6 May 2010
- Newcastle upon Tyne North 5 May 2005
Expenses
Contact & offices
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Neil Hudson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Neil Hudson?
Dr Neil Hudson is a Member of Parliament representing Epping Forest in the House of Commons. See Dr Neil Hudson's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Dr Neil Hudson represent?
Dr Neil Hudson sits as Conservative. See Dr Neil Hudson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Dr Neil Hudson represent?
Dr Neil Hudson is the Member of Parliament for Epping Forest. See Dr Neil Hudson's official Parliament profile.
How long has Dr Neil Hudson been an MP?
Dr Neil Hudson has served in the House of Commons for 6 years, 7 months. See Dr Neil Hudson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Neil Hudson?
Dr Neil Hudson has 4 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Neil Hudson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.