Parliamentary Role
Rupert Lowe has served as the Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth since the July 2024 general election. He was initially elected as a Reform UK candidate but now sits as an Independent MP following his suspension from the party in March 2025.
As an MP, Lowe represents the interests of approximately 75,000 constituents in the Great Yarmouth area of Norfolk, including the towns of Great Yarmouth, Gorleston-on-Sea, and surrounding villages.
Election Result - July 2024
- Rupert Lowe (Reform UK): 14,294 votes (35.3%)
- Conservative: 12,868 votes
- Labour: 10,757 votes
- Majority: 1,426 votes
- Turnout: 55.4%
Great Yarmouth Constituency
Great Yarmouth is a coastal constituency in Norfolk, East Anglia. The area has traditionally been a Conservative-held seat but has seen significant political shifts in recent years. Key local issues include:
- Coastal regeneration and tourism
- Fishing industry and Brexit impacts
- Offshore energy (wind farms and oil/gas)
- Healthcare provision and NHS services
- Housing and cost of living
Parliamentary Activities
Since his election, Lowe has been active in Parliament on several issues:
Key Interventions
- Immigration debates and border control
- Energy policy and net zero costs
- Veterans' affairs
- Local government funding
Select Committees
As an Independent MP, Lowe's committee assignments are limited, but he participates in parliamentary debates and asks questions during Prime Minister's Questions and other sessions.
Contact Your MP
Constituents of Great Yarmouth can contact Rupert Lowe through:
- Parliament: House of Commons, London SW1A 0AA
- Email: Via the Parliament website contact form
- Constituency Office: Great Yarmouth (by appointment)
Official Resources
Salary Donation Pledge
Lowe has pledged to donate his entire MP salary (approximately £91,346 per year) to local charities and causes in Great Yarmouth. He rotates donations between different charitable organisations each month, reflecting his view that he does not need the parliamentary income.
This pledge is consistent with his substantial personal wealth from his business career.
From Reform UK to Independent
Lowe was elected as one of five Reform UK MPs in July 2024. However, in March 2025, he was suspended from the party following a dispute with leadership. He now sits as an Independent and leads the Restore Britain party.
Read more about the split between Lowe and Nigel Farage.