Marsha De Cordova
MP for Battersea
Lab
8 Jun 2017 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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With two out of three FCDO-funded programmes dedicated to disability inclusion coming to an end this year, what targets will the Government set to ensure that their remaining programming will prioritise and can be accessed by disabled people, 80% of whom live in the global south? Will the Minister offer some assurances that there will be sufficient capacity within the FCDO to support disabled people across the globe?
Context
Two out of three FCDO-funded programs dedicated to disability inclusion are ending this year, and 80% of disabled people live in the global south.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Chris Elmore)
The UK has long promoted global disability rights through our global programme to support disability inclusion in health, education and employment, plus access to innovative assistive technologies. In addition to our work to mainstream disability inclusion across the FCDO’s priorities, the UK is co-chair of the Global Action on Disability Network that strengthens international co-ordination on disability rights and accelerates that progress, including in the global south.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-01-20
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I welcome the work the Minister is doing. Research by Guide Dogs has found that 69% of non-specialist teachers said they lacked the confidence and skills to support disabled children, including those with visual impairments. I welcome the Government’s new SEND announcement on teacher training which includes support for visually impaired children. However, training alone is not enough. Can the Minister set out what steps the Government are taking to ensure that schools and local authorities properly understand and implement their legal obligations on reasonable adjustments so blind and partially sighted children and young people are not put at a disadvantage?
Context
Guide Dogs research found that 69% of non-specialist teachers lack confidence and skills to support disabled children, including visually impaired ones.
The Minister for School Standards (Georgia Gould)
We have commissioned research to strengthen the evidence base of what works to improve inclusive practice in mainstream settings, including for sensory impairment. I look forward to discussing what more we can do together later this week.
Session: SEND Blind and Partially Sighted Children 2026-01-19
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The Access to Work scheme provides vital support, and it is one of the best forms of support for blind and partially sighted workers, but when their awards come up for review, they find that their support and awards are being significantly reduced. Given the Government’s commitment to keeping Britain working, will the Minister explain why blind and partially sighted people are seeing their support cut? Will he agree to meet me and sight-loss organisations to see how we can address some of the challenges with the scheme?
Context
The Access to Work scheme is vital for blind and partially sighted workers, but they are seeing their support reduced during reviews.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
There has been absolutely no change in the policy on Access to Work, but there has been more scrupulous application of the existing policy and guidance over the last year. That means that Access to Work awards have been more consistent, and I know there have been cases in which support has been reduced. I am looking forward to attending the forthcoming meeting of the all-party group on eye health and visual impairment, which my hon. Friend chairs; that might give us an opportunity to discuss the issues she has raised.
Session: Access to Work Scheme 2025-10-27
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I welcome my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Justice and his new ministerial team to their roles. The Clink Charity at HMP Brixton has significantly reduced reoffending rates among its graduates who are 64% less likely to reoffend compared to others. However, it must now compete in a commercial procurement process with large corporations to continue operating there, risking its unique position and impact. Does the Minister agree that this is unfair, and can he reassure me that he will review the situation to ensure that procurement processes consider the excellent work already being achieved by organisations such as the Clink?
Context
The Clink Charity operates within HMP Brixton, significantly reducing reoffending rates among its graduates who are 64% less likely to reoffend compared to others. The charity has been informed that it must compete in a commercial procurement process with large corporations, risking its unique position and impact.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)
I am aware of the great work that the Clink does, as are the Justice Secretary and the Prisons Minister. We will be reviewing what has happened and is happening there in due course.
Session: Reoffending Rates 2025-09-16
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What steps is he taking to help increase the supply of clean energy? I welcome the Government’s mission to achieve clean power by 2030. I know that the Minister will agree that it is vital that we make the transition to net zero as quickly as possible, not only to fight climate change but to lower energy bills. Does he agree that whereas previous Governments have failed to deliver for the British people, our plans are the single best way to bring down energy bills for families, including in my Battersea constituency, and to provide them with much-needed energy security?
Context
Marsha De Cordova inquires about the government's plans to increase clean energy supply, emphasizing the importance of transitioning to net zero for both climate action and lower energy bills.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)
We will continue to support new renewables through the contracts for difference scheme in conjunction with initiatives such as the warm homes plan, the future homes standard and the boiler upgrade scheme. Great British Energy and Great British Energy Nuclear will together invest more than £8.3 billion over this Parliament in home-grown clean power. I completely agree that this mission is about doing all four things at the same time: action on climate change, creating thousands of new jobs, bringing down bills, and delivering energy security. The truth is that even though our clean power mission is about doing all four of those things at the same time, the Conservative party opposes all of that action, would leave us much more vulnerable to the volatility of the fossil fuel markets, and would turn its face against the economic opportunity of the 21st century.
Session: Clean Energy Supply 2025-07-15
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I welcome the Government’s bold and ambitious plan to deliver more housing, especially affordable and social homes, in Wandsworth. The council is already delivering homes, but of the 800 homes in its plan, only 50 are accessible for wheelchairs. How will the Government deliver more accessible homes, and will the Minister agree to raise the default standard to the M4(2) standard of accessibility and adaptation, so that everybody has the opportunity to live in a safe and accessible home?
Context
The MP welcomed the government's plan to deliver more housing, but highlighted that only a small portion of Wandsworth’s planned homes are accessible for wheelchairs. The MP also asked about raising the default standard to M4(2).
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
I thank my hon. Friend for raising that point. I have a vague memory of certain parliamentary questions asking much the same, and I refer her to those answers. We want to ensure that all people have accessible homes. We are considering the M4(2) standard, and we will make announcements in due course about the accessibility of new homes in general.
Session: Housing Delivery 2025-07-14
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The al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, which is run by the Anglican Church in Jerusalem, has repeatedly been bombed. Earlier this month the hospital compound was hit, killing five people, including a father escorting his son to surgery. The Minister has spoken much about the need for aid to get in, but will he set out what concrete action he is going to take now? Saying that Israel must do something does not mean that it is going to act, so what action he is going to take to ensure that the attacks on hospitals, medics and patients ends?
Context
The al-Ahli hospital in Gaza, run by the Anglican church in Jerusalem, has faced repeated bombings. Recently, a strike hit the hospital compound, resulting in five deaths, including that of a father escorting his son to surgery.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
I want nothing more than for the attacks on hospitals, medical personnel and aid workers to end. My hon. Friend is right that I have said many times from this Dispatch Box that I want that to be the case, yet these strikes have continued. We continue to raise these issues with the Israeli Government. We have taken a series of actions, many of which we have discussed already over the course of this morning, and we will continue to take action until things change. Until things change, this Government will not be satisfied.
Session: Pious Projects’ Paediatric Hospital Gaza 2025-06-24
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In April, the Metropolitan Police Commissioner warned that without additional funding, London will see a sustained increase in violence against women and girls. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has been working tirelessly to fix the broken system left by the Conservatives. However, if we do not get this support in London, women will go unprotected. Will she commit to working with colleagues in the Home Office and the Treasury to ensure that the Met can keep women safe in my constituency and across London?
Context
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner warned in April that without additional funding, London will see a sustained increase in violence against women and girls. The government is working to fix a system left broken by the previous administration.
Shabana Mahmood (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
Of course, we work closely with colleagues in the Home Office and the Treasury. The Government will shortly publish the outcome of the spending review, but I can assure my hon. Friend that all colleagues across Government are committed to our mission to halve violence against women and girls, for victims not just in London but across the country. I will ensure that we engage with Members across the House on this matter as well.
Session: Victims of Domestic Abuse and Violence 2025-06-03
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More than 54,000 lives have been lost; hospitals are being bombed, people tortured, starvation used as a weapon of war. Palestinians in the UK fear they may not see their mother, father, brother or sister survive these atrocities. The Government responded to Ukraine by offering a family visa scheme for Ukrainians to join their families here. Is it time for a similar Gaza family scheme?
Context
The humanitarian situation in Gaza is dire, with over 54,000 lives lost and hospitals bombed. Palestinians in the UK fear for their family members' safety.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Seema Malhotra)
A statement was issued with France and Germany, calling for Israel to immediately restart rapid humanitarian aid flows. A bespoke visa scheme would need to consider factors like the unique crisis situation, security impacts, compliance issues, and returns. Immediate family members can use existing family routes to join those in the UK.
Session: Gaza UK Nationals Visa Scheme 2025-06-02
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We know that there is a capacity crisis within eye healthcare. NHS ophthalmology continues to be the busiest and largest outpatient service, resulting in many people not getting seen soon enough, which leads to many losing their sight unnecessarily. What we need is a joined-up healthcare plan. Will the Minister ensure that eye healthcare will be part of the Government’s wider 10-year health plan?
Context
De Cordova highlighted a capacity crisis in NHS ophthalmology, with waiting lists leading to unnecessary loss of sight for many patients. She emphasized the need for a joined-up healthcare plan.
The Minister for Care (Stephen Kinnock)
My hon. Friend is right that early intervention is crucial, and the interface between the high street and secondary care is a vital part of that. That means having a joined-up eye health strategy. The 10-year plan will have that joined-up strategy at its heart.
Session: Eye Care 10-year Health Plan 2025-05-06
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I recently visited the Glass Door night shelter in my constituency to hear more about the work it is doing to alleviate homelessness. One of the things it told me was that many of the women who visit the shelter are fleeing domestic abuse. We all know the challenges if somebody is homeless: it is almost impossible to get a job, let alone to find somewhere safe and decent to live. The Minister has highlighted the investment. Can she set out a little more about the money being invested in services not only to support but to protect women fleeing domestic abuse?
Context
A night shelter in Marsha De Cordova's constituency reported that many of the women who visit are fleeing domestic abuse, facing challenges to find stable and safe accommodation.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Rushanara Ali)
My hon. Friend will be aware that the Deputy Prime Minister is chairing an interdepartmental taskforce on homelessness and rough sleeping. A key part of our work is ensuring that we support victims of domestic abuse and violence. As I stated, we have already allocated funding to local authorities, and we will continue to work across Government to tackle the root causes of homelessness as well as violence against women.
Session: Victims of Domestic Abuse Accommodation 2025-04-07
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Research in June 2023 found that only 56% of teachers in mainstream schools felt confident about supporting children with a special educational need or disability. Today, that means many children, including in my constituency, are still missing out on learning and leaving school without the skills they need. Does the Minister agree that we need more specialist teachers, including those for multisensory purposes and for children with visual impairments, to ensure every child has the opportunity to fulfil their potential?
Context
A June 2023 research found that only 56% of mainstream school teachers feel confident in supporting pupils with special educational needs or disabilities. This situation affects many children, including those in Battersea constituency.
The Minister for School Standards (Catherine McKinnell)
All teachers are teachers of special educational needs and disabilities. High quality teaching is central to ensuring that pupils with SEND are given the best possible opportunities to achieve in their education. To support all teachers, we are implementing high quality teacher training reforms, which begin with initial teacher training and continue through early career training to middle and senior leadership. These changes and reforms will ensure that teachers have the skills to support all pupils to succeed, including those with SEND.
Session: Specialist Teachers Disabled Children 2025-01-27
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In the meeting I had with representatives from the Archbishops’ Council, I raised the need for the Makin review to be a defining and watershed moment for the Church. The review made 27 recommendations, some of which have already been implemented. I am awaiting a full and thorough update from the Church on the detailed progress being made on each recommendation.
Context
The Makin report, published on 18 October 2024, detailed the abuse suffered by children at the hands of John Smyth. The report made 27 recommendations to address the issue.
Marsha De Cordova
Following the Makin review, colleagues such as my hon. Friend and many represented here today have rightly been raising their concerns about safeguarding in the Church. This week I met representatives from the Archbishops’ Council to raise my concerns robustly. The Church’s national safeguarding team is now at stage three of its four-stage process to assess and deal with the risk posed by those criticised in the Makin review, which is rightly welcomed.
Session: Makin Review 2025-01-16
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I welcome the Government’s plans to tackle youth violence, but also to prioritise early intervention. In Battersea, brilliant organisations such as Carney’s Community are delivering targeted services to young people—from mentoring and life skills, to boxing and fitness. Does the Minister agree that organisations such as Carney’s need our support? Will she agree to visit it so that she can hear at first hand about its approach to tackling youth violence?
Context
Carney’s Community in Battersea is delivering targeted services to young people, including mentoring and life skills training.
Diana Johnson (The Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department)
I would be delighted to visit.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-13
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I welcome the Government's commitment to continue our work to address issues with the current leasehold system. However, where we are building new towns, such as Sherford in my constituency, residents, like others in new builds, face council tax and service charges, with no likelihood of that changing. What plans does the Minister have to address the impact of service charges in new towns as part of leasehold reform?
Context
Concerns about high service charges faced by residents of new towns like Sherford, which have no likelihood of changing.
Matthew Pennycook
I think the hon. Lady is referring to the pressures placed on residential freeholders as a result of some of the management estate charges that come through that route. There are provisions in the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act to provide residential freeholders with additional protections, and we need to bring those measures into force. We also then need to look more widely at how we reduce the prevalence of private and mixed-tenure housing estates, which are the fundamental root of the problem.
Session: Leasehold Reform 2024-12-02
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Disabled women are almost three times more likely to experience domestic abuse and almost twice as likely to report sexual violence. Does the Minister agree that it is important for not only her Department but the police to work with disabled women-led organisations to understand the intersection with gender-based violence and the double whammy that affects disabled women?
Context
The questioner discusses the high likelihood of disabled women experiencing domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Jess Phillips
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I pay tribute to Stay Safe East, one of very few specialist disability and domestic abuse charities. Without “by and for” services, we simply would not be serving most of the women in our country who need support.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-11-25
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My report found that nearly half of employers do not have accessible recruitment processes. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can create a step change in employer attitudes towards blind and partially sighted people?
Context
The all-party parliamentary group on eye health and visual impairment reported nearly half of employers lack accessible recruitment processes, missing out on talented candidates.
Justin Madders
I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend. Under the “Get Britain Working” plan, more disabled people and people with health conditions will be supported to enter and stay in work, and I am happy to discuss how we can achieve that aim.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-31
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The last Tory Government cancelled Access for All funding for Battersea Park station despite there being a costed plan. The funding has been promised for more than a decade. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can get this project back on track and make Battersea Park step-free?
Context
Access for All funding was cancelled despite a costed plan being in place.
Louise Haigh
I am grateful to my hon. Friend, who has been campaigning on this issue since the moment she set foot in this House. I would be delighted to meet her to see how we can take forward this important project.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-10
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Research by Sense has found that none of the computers in jobcentres across Britain are equipped with specialist assistive technology, and it has estimated that it would cost £5 million to ensure that every jobcentre had that specialist assistive technology. Will the Minister commit to introducing a jobcentre assistive technology fund in order to aid disabled people in their quest to look for work?
Context
The MP references research by Sense on jobcentres' lack of specialist assistive technology.
Alison McGovern
My hon. Friend is an absolute expert on this kind of inclusive change that we need to make to our employment support system so that we can help everybody, and I look forward to working with her on ideas just like that when we bring forward our White Paper in the autumn.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-07
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I congratulate the Secretary of State and welcome him to his post. Eye healthcare services are in crisis due to the Tories breaking our NHS. Ophthalmology is the busiest out-patient service, making up nearly 10% of the entire waiting list. My national eye health strategy will seek to tackle some of these issues, so will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss how we can tackle the eye healthcare emergency?
Context
Ophthalmology services are facing a significant backlog due to the NHS crisis, with nearly 10% of the entire waiting list.
Wes Streeting
I would be delighted to do that. As my hon. Friend knows, we visited Specsavers during the election campaign. There are lots of high street opticians, and they can make a real difference to cutting the backlog. The Conservatives should have gone to Specsavers, and this Government will.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-07-23
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Churches and Religious Buildings: Communities
13 May 2025
Responding: Jim McMahon
Main Concerns
['Churches like St Mary’s in Battersea do valuable work without state funding but with significant community benefits. The listed places of worship grant scheme, reduced from £42 million to £23 million a year, is jeopardising the future of many projects and affecting communities.']
Specific Asks
['The reduction in the grant scheme affects 6% of claims but has huge impacts on churches and local economies. She calls for stability and certainty for these heritage treasures beyond annual extensions.']
Blind and Partially Sighted People: Employment Support
20 November 2024
Responding: Stephen Timms
Main Concerns
['The number of blind and partially sighted people in employment is stubbornly low despite the Equality Act 2010, diversity and inclusion policies, and welfare-to-work programmes. The APPG report found that many employers do not have accessible recruitment processes or are unwilling to make reasonable adjustments for visually impaired individuals. Only 42% of blind and partially sighted people are employed compared to 82% of non-disabled individuals, with a disability pay gap of around 17%. Employers miss out on talent due to outdated attitudes and lack of awareness regarding support available.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should develop a disability employment strategy that improves employer attitudes and increases the number of blind and partially sighted people in employment. The Minister should work with Business and Trade Department to ensure a cross-Government approach. Review the Equality Act for modern labour market fit, address issues within Access to Work scheme, consider legislating on accessibility standards for websites, and look at implementing a jobcentre technology fund.']
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Mobile Phones and Social Media Use by Children 2026-01-20
20 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Christians in the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Douglas McAllister highlighted the severe impact of Israel's actions on humanitarian aid delivery, citing Caritas Internationalis as one of 37 international aid organisations targeted. He mentioned a ...
Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The listed places scheme is a lifeline for volunteers and charities that look after historic churches, such as the Friends of Friendless Churches. The uncertainty surrounding the future of the scheme ...
End-of-life Ministry 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill is still being debated in the other place. If passed unamended, chaplains may be required to provide assisted dying services despite their conscientious ob...
Africa New Approach 2025-12-16
16 December 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm if the Government's new approach to Africa will protect the United Kingdom against geopolitical threats from Russia, China and other hostile states? Will it ensure that the C...
Conflict in Sudan 2025-11-05
05 November 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the Government’s approach to the worsening conflict in Sudan, including measures to protect civilians and secure a lasting ceasefire? The atrocities of recent days, especiall...
Welfare Spending 2025-11-04
04 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The hon. Member regrets the Government's failure to get people off welfare and into work, believing reforming the welfare system is a moral mission. She calls for urgent action such as restricting wel...
Middle East 2025-10-14
14 October 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Prime Minister condemned antisemitic attacks and expressed relief at the end of the Gaza conflict, highlighting the release of hostages and cessation of bombardment. He announced £20 million in ad...
Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] 2025-09-10
10 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves for the clause to be read a Second time, proposing new clauses that include zero-emission vehicle requirements for local services in Scotland, £2 bus fare scheme, extending eligibility for disab...
Attendance
54.5%
12 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
6
27.3% of votes
No Votes
6
27.3% of votes
Abstentions
10
45.5% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
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PMQs Asked
20
Ministerial Questions Asked
36
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+152% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1422% above average
This MP:
36
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-28% below average
This MP:
54.5
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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