Your MP in Henley and ThameFreddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat · MP since 4 Jul 2024
Their promises
Lib Dems's promises
3tracked promises by the Liberal Democrats and its politicians
- In progress: 3
Most recently updated:
- Lib Demsin oppositionFairly reform capital gains tax“Fairly reforming capital gains tax to close loopholes exploited by the super wealthy.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)TaxesRaises £4.7bn to £5.7bn a year10 Jun 2024
- Lib Demsin oppositionRaise the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000“The Liberal Democrats will take 2.5 million people out of paying income tax altogether by raising the tax-free personal allowance to £15,000.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)TaxesCosts £15.3bn to £18.7bn a year22 Sep 2026
- Lib Demsin oppositionIntroduce free personal care, based on need“Introduce free personal care based on the model introduced by the Liberal Democrats in government in Scotland in 2002, so that provision is based on need, not ability to pay.”PromisedReviewed by AI Journalist (automated)Social protectionCosts £2.7bn to £6.6bn a year10 Jun 2024
How they voted recently
Their last 10 recorded votes in the Commons, newest first.Sourced
Second reading: should the bill go ahead? · 11 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 270 for, 286 against
- Closure motionVoted for
Should the debate end now and go to a vote? · 11 Sep 2026 · Passed: 293 for, 218 against
Health BillFor 2, against 13 votes · 8 Sep 2026 · Show each vote
- Should amendment 1 be made to the bill?Voted forReport Stage: Amendment 1 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 162 for, 297 against
- Should new clause 142 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 142 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 108 for, 357 against
- Should new clause 140 be added to the bill?Voted forReport Stage: New Clause 140 · 8 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 79 for, 300 against
Representation of the People BillFor 3, against 14 votes · 2 Sep 2026 · Show each vote
- Third reading: should the Commons pass the bill?Voted forThird Reading · 2 Sep 2026 · Passed: 411 for, 102 against
- Should new clause 88 be added to the bill?Voted forReport Stage: New Clause 88 · 2 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 85 for, 427 against
- Should new clause 67 be added to the bill?Voted againstReport Stage: New Clause 67 · 2 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 105 for, 410 against
- Should new clause 65 be added to the bill?Voted forReport Stage: New Clause 65 · 2 Sep 2026 · Not passed: 166 for, 346 against
- Public Office (Accountability) BillVoted against
Should amendment 19 be made to the bill? · 14 Jul 2026 · Not passed: 104 for, 412 against
About this page
Who represents Henley and Thame in the House of Commons, the promises we track for them and their party, and their most recent votes. MPs and votes come from UK Parliament's Members and Commons Votes APIs, checked once a day; this page last checked at 01:00 BST, 10 Oct 2026. Promises come from our promise ledger, where every party is held to the same standard.
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