Matthew Alexander Vickers[1] (born 24 September 1983)[2] is a British Conservative politician who serves as the member of Parliament (MP) for Stockton West and Shadow Minister for Crime, Policing and Fire.

[7][8][9] Vickers stood for election in the Norton West ward on the Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council in 2007 and 2011 losing to Labour Party candidates Ann and Dick Cains[10] and David and Norma Wilburn respectively.

[16] In response to criticism, Vickers highlighted how he did not claim any expenses and donated all his councillor salary to three local charities, which helped veterans, those suffering with dementia and homelessness in the constituency.

"[24] Vickers, along with 22 other MPs, wrote to Attorney General Suella Braverman in August 2020 requesting that the killing of police officer Andrew Harper case, where the perpetrators were convicted of manslaughter, be referred to the Court of Appeal under the unduly lenient sentence scheme as he supported a life imprisonment.

[26] On 27 September 2021, Vickers wrote a letter to the House of Commons director of catering requesting that the Teesside dish the chicken Parmo be added to the menu.

[30] On 13 June 2022, Vickers was appointed Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Home Office ministerial team, alongside Luke Evans.

[32] Vickers led a debate in the House of Commons for tougher measures against off-road bikes and other anti-social behaviour in Stockton in July 2023 and continues to advocate for cooperation between local police and his constituents.

[38] As a result of the social media post by Matt Vickers, local councillors were called paedophiles by members of the public, harassed in their own homes, and were verbally assaulted.