She was elected as MP for Faversham and Mid Kent at the 2015 general election with 24,895 votes (54%) and a majority of 16,652 (36.4%).[20] The constituency is considered as a safe seat, and has been represented by Conservative MPs since its creation in 1997.[21] Whately's maiden speech on 2 June focused on the National Health Service.[11] In July, she was chosen to sit on the Commons Health Select Committee.[22] In December, she voted to support Prime Minister David Cameron's plans to carry out airstrikes against ISIL targets in Syria.[23]