Member of Parliament
Helen Maguire
Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer)
At a glanceHelen Maguire is a Liberal Democrat MP for Epsom and Ewell, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They currently serve as Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer). They have cast 361 votes in Commons divisions (63% attendance), tabled 1,189 written questions and registered 17 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Helen Maguire did not vote in 214. 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 Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer).
Current roles
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Primary Care and Cancer) Opposition post · Opposition Department since 1 Oct 2025
- Epsom and Ewell Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
- Liberal Democrat Party since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Ian Sollom
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 351 of 351 shared votes
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Adam Dance
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 338 of 338 shared votes
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Marie Goldman
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 338 of 338 shared votes
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John Milne
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 334 of 334 shared votes
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Alison Bennett
Liberal Democrat
100.0% · 333 of 333 shared votes
Votes least like
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Dame Siobhain McDonagh
Labour
9.7% · 22 of 227 shared votes
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Mary Creagh
Labour
10.9% · 27 of 247 shared votes
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Ian Murray
Labour
11.4% · 26 of 228 shared votes
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Sarah Owen
Labour
11.6% · 26 of 225 shared votes
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Naz Shah
Labour
12.0% · 29 of 241 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 MP4
- National Counties Building Society - £5,000.00 (registered 20 May 2026)
- KBR (Aspire Construction) Limited - £5,100.00 (registered 20 May 2026)
- Reeten Banerji - £3,000.00 (registered 4 Feb 2026)
- Bridget Kendrick - £5,000.00 (registered 13 Jan 2026)
Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources6
- Embassy of Switzerland in the United Kingdom - £420.00 (registered 8 Jul 2026)
- Jockey Club Racecourses Limited - £560.00 (registered 10 Jun 2026)
- Atkinsalis UK Ltd - £507.54 (registered 28 Apr 2026)
- CEFTUS Ltd - £420.00 (registered 9 Mar 2026)
- National Liberal Club - £1,140.00 (registered 5 Jan 2026)
- Royal United Services Institute - £840.00 (registered 1 Jul 2025)
Visits outside the UK2
- International visit to Ukraine between 05 October 2025 and 11 October 2025 (registered 6 Nov 2025)
- International visit to Gibraltar between 09 July 2025 and 11 July 2025 (registered 17 Jul 2025)
Land and property (within or outside the UK)2
- Property in Merthyr Tydfil (registered 29 Jul 2024)
- Property in Tonypandy (registered 29 Jul 2024)
Shareholdings2
- Shares in Eyespealed Services Ltd (registered 29 Jul 2024)
- Shares in Big Bright Futures Ltd (registered 29 Jul 2024)
Miscellaneous1
- Unpaid director of Company [name redacted]. (registered 18 Aug 2024)
Written questions
Agriculture: Animal Welfare
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to improve the publication of farmed animal welfare inspections; and if she will consider extending transparency requirements across farmed animal sectors, inc
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Energy Performance Certificates: Rented Housing
To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his department has made of the potential impact of the requirement for all rental properties to obtain a level of C for the Energy Performance Certificate on homeowners, and w
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Electric Bicycles and Electric Scooters
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will outline the proposed timeline of the government consultation on the legislation on E-scooters and E-bikes.
Awaiting an answer from the Department for Transport.
Veterans: LGBT+ People
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what resources within the Valour programme are dedicated to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Defence.
LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ financial Recognition Scheme, including information on application numbers, outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations for future restorative justice pro
Awaiting an answer from the Ministry of Defence.
Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps the government are taking to support and compensate women who have been treated with Trans Vaginal Tape Mesh.
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Sodium Valproate and Surgical Mesh Implants: Compensation
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his department have made of the effectiveness of the deadline of 16 July for the Government to commit to a compensation scheme for women affected by pelvic mesh and sodium valproate
Awaiting an answer from the Department of Health and Social Care.
Minesweepers: Ukraine
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential long-term impact of explosive ordnance contamination on civilian return rates in Ukraine and what steps the Government is taking
Answer · 20 Jul 2026
Attacks on humanitarian personnel in any circumstances are totally unacceptable, and it is deplorable for staff engaged in the already hugely dangerous work of demining in Ukraine to be killed or injured by Russian strikes. Russia's illegal invasion has l...
Early day motions
| 25 Jun 2026 | Deaths of humanitarian de-miners from Norwegian People's Aid | 27 sig. |
| 4 Jun 2026 | NHS dentistry | 30 sig. |
| 4 Jun 2026 | GP access | 26 sig. |
| 4 Jun 2026 | Access to GP appointments | 30 sig. |
| 4 Jun 2026 | 50th anniversary of Leatherhead and Dorking Gymnastics Club | 6 sig. |
| 27 Apr 2026 | 100th anniversary of the 1st Ewell Village (St Mary’s) Brownies | 5 sig. |
Speeches in the chamber
15 Jul 2026 Waste Management Sites
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Murrison. I thank the hon. Member for Blackpool North and Fleetwood (Lorraine Beavers) for securing this very important debate. I must emphasise that this is a nationwide issue: it affects…
15 Jul 2026 Waste Management Sites
I will be talking about a waste site in Surrey, where unfortunately we have some very similar issues. I hope the hon. Lady understands that this is a national issue, not one that is confined to certain locations of the United Kingdom.
14 Jul 2026 Extreme Heat: Preparedness
The hon. Member highlights infrastructure issues, which my constituents are experiencing in Epsom and Ewell. Commuters to London have faced repeated train cancellations and delays, affecting their livelihoods and businesses. Does the hon. …
9 Jul 2026 Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project
indicated assent.
9 Jul 2026 Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project
Thankfully, the Minister has clarified some of the issues that I was going to ask about. He says the Government are not necessarily looking to ringfence the £20 million, but are waiting for applications for research. The Lobular Moon Shot …
9 Jul 2026 Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project
rose—
9 Jul 2026 Lobular Breast Cancer: Moon Shot Project
It is an absolute pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Hobhouse. I thank my hon. Friend the Member for Horsham (John Milne) for leading this important debate on Government support for the Lobular Moon Shot Project. On the first a…
8 Jul 2026 NHS Corridor Care
Many people in my constituency have written about experiencing corridor care, and that loss of dignity when vulnerable and elderly patients are sitting in corridors. Does the hon. Member agree that we desperately need urgent action to ensu…
8 Jul 2026 Rearmament and Warfighting Readiness
My hon. Friend highlights the dangers that threaten us with Putin on our continent, and the desperate need for us to rearm, and to rearm quickly, so we have the right warfighting equipment. The recent example of Ajax, and the 16 years it h…
8 Jul 2026 Societal Impact of AI: Government Policy
On the demise of society, AI can fuel the threat of disinformation, which can inflame tension and distort debate. We have seen that in Epsom and Ewell. Does my hon. Friend agree that AI must be regulated and that the Government must bring …
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
I absolutely agree with my hon. Friend. I was recently at a Gamblers Anonymous meeting so that I could understand the real-world consequences of gambling at first hand. What actions are the Labour Government taking to ensure that Britis…
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
I thank the hon. Member for his excellent contribution. Racing is a British cultural institution that sets the gold standard for quality and is steeped in a rich history and prestige. Horseracing dates back more than three centuries, wi…
7 Jul 2026 Future of British Horseracing
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mrs Harris. I thank the hon. Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) for securing this important and timely debate. I refer Members to my entry in the Register of Members’ Financial Interests, w…
1 Jul 2026 Ofcom: Crisis Response Protocol
The limits in the Online Safety Act only cover misinformation that meets the threshold for illegal content. The riots in Epsom and Ewell highlighted a need for a clear crisis protocol, because false information was viewed over 2 million ti…
1 Jul 2026 Ofcom: Crisis Response Protocol
1. What discussions she has had with Ofcom on the potential merits of updating the crisis response protocol measures to include a uniform set of standards.
30 Jun 2026 Department of Health and Social Care
Today we are being asked to approve a motion on the main estimates for the Department of Health and Social Care for 2026-27, in which pharmaceutical spending is not separately identified, in either the estimate or its accompanying memorand…
30 Jun 2026 High Street Regeneration and Unlawful Storefronts
I have many residents who are really concerned about the high number of illegal vape and barber shops. Epsom and Ewell police force is taking action: it has targeted shops selling illicit vapes, with four busts so far, which is fantastic. …
29 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office
I also recently met the ambassador to Canada—this goes back to the point raised by the hon. Member for Stafford (Leigh Ingham), who stated that one reason for the infrastructure in the High North was so that there was something sovereign …
29 Jun 2026 Cabinet Office
Does the hon. Member believe, like I do, that the Russian hybrid warfare we are seeing in the UK at the moment is further fuelling disinformation, including online? We know that the arson attack on the Prime Minister’s car was directly lin…
29 Jun 2026 NHS Breast Screening
It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Mr Vickers. I thank the hon. Member for North Ayrshire and Arran (Irene Campbell) for leading this important petition debate on NHS breast screening. It is hard to follow the passionate sp…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence) · Opposition Department 18 Sep 2024 – 1 Oct 2025
Committee memberships
- Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 4 Dec 2024 – 12 Dec 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
01372 232145
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Maguire, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Helen Maguire?
Helen Maguire is a Member of Parliament representing Epsom and Ewell in the House of Commons. See Helen Maguire's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Helen Maguire represent?
Helen Maguire sits as Liberal Democrat. See Helen Maguire's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Helen Maguire represent?
Helen Maguire is the Member of Parliament for Epsom and Ewell. See Helen Maguire's official Parliament profile.
How long has Helen Maguire been an MP?
Helen Maguire has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Helen Maguire's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Helen Maguire?
Helen Maguire has 17 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Helen Maguire's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.