Ellie Reeves
MP for Lewisham West and East Dulwich
Lab
8 Jun 2017 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Food bank use in my constituency has been increasing steadily as working families, including public sector key workers, struggle to make ends meet. Can the Prime Minister therefore tell us whether he thinks the median pay of teaching assistants of just under £14,000, and of nursing auxiliaries of £18,000, is enough to live on? I will ask him again: instead of delivering a public sector pay freeze later today, will he give those key workers a well-deserved pay rise?
Context
Food bank use in the constituency is increasing as working families, including key workers like teaching assistants and nursing auxiliaries, struggle to make ends meet. Median pay for these roles is insufficient.
Boris Johnson
The hon. Lady is right to value key workers and the amazing job that they do—particularly teachers and teaching assistants, who have done fantastic work in getting our kids back into school over the last few months and continue to do an amazing job. I am proud not just of the work we have done to increase public sector pay, with an inflation-busting package in July for the third year running, but of what we are doing to support the record increases in the living wage—delivered by a Conservative Government, invented by a Conservative Government.
Assessment
Did not commit to giving key workers a pay rise instead of implementing a pay freeze.
Increase Public Sector Pay
Record Increases In The Living Wage
Session: PMQs
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Over 3,000 prison places have closed and community sentences have halved. The Government's record shows a prison capacity crisis with police cells being commandeered and judges told to jail fewer people. How can the public trust that they will be protected?
Context
The MP is concerned about the prison capacity crisis due to the closure of prison places and reduction in community sentences over the past decade.
Alex Chalk
I am grateful to the hon. Lady. The second biggest programme after High Speed 2 is in prison building, including new prisons like Five Wells and Fosse Way. Investing in our prison estate helps individuals get back on track.
Session: Prison Overcrowding
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I have listened to what the Secretary of State has said, but the Government have had 13 years to compel criminals to attend courts to hear their sentences. The Government's failure to do that has meant that in the last year alone the killers of Olivia Pratt-Korbel, Zara Aleena and Sabina Nessa have all avoided hearing their sentences, and avoided hearing the impact that their callous crimes have had on the families left behind. Will the Government urgently make this simple change, and stop cowardly offenders from evading their sentencing hearings?
Context
The MP discusses the issue of offenders avoiding their sentencing hearings, which has caused significant pain to families of victims. She mentions specific cases where killers have avoided hearing their sentences.
Alex Chalk
The hon. Lady raises an important point by referring to those three cases. What concerns me is that one defendant's actions could be copied by others, who take the view that that is somehow a way of getting away from the consequences of their actions. She makes it a political point—we are in the House of Commons, so I totally understand that—but I could equally make the point that the legislation was not changed pre-2010 either. We have seen the anguish caused by these actions, so let me make the point that I want to know that when an offender is sitting in a cell, trying to get to sleep when the rest of the world is getting to sleep, the judge's words of condemnation are ringing in their ears. There are victims who find it hard to ever recover, so why should that defendant ever be able to sleep soundly in their bed?
Session: Sentencing Hearings Offenders’ Attendance
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When will the Government finally fix the crisis in primary care to ensure everyone can get a GP appointment?
Context
A constituent struggled for years to get GP appointments, even resorting to taking out-of-date medicine.
Steve Barclay
Primary care recovery plan includes investment in digital telephony, online booking, pharmacist prescription increase, NHS app review of 111.
Session: Topical Questions
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Last year, I visited a home in Sydenham that has been fully retrofitted. Not only does that save bills and reduce emissions; it also creates jobs. This is something we could be rolling out now, yet the Government have spent less than 40% of the home upgrade funding pledged in 2019 to make homes more energy efficient. Will the Minister commit to actually making retrofitting a national priority, and support Labour's plan to insulate 19 million homes by the end of this decade, creating thousands of jobs along the way?
Context
Discussion about home retrofitting to improve insulation and energy efficiency.
Graham Stuart
I share the hon. Lady's enthusiasm for improving the insulation and energy efficiency of buildings, including homes, around the country. As she will be aware, we have already transformed it for the better from the frankly dismal position in 2010, when 86% of homes—the legacy from the right hon. Member for Doncaster North (Edward Miliband) and the Labour party—were not properly insulated. By the end of this year that will be 50%, but I agree with her that we need to go further and faster, and ensure retrofitting wherever we can.
Session: Green Industries Jobs
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Positive obligations are a cornerstone of the Human Rights Act 1998. They mean the state must protect as well as refrain from restricting our rights. Victims of the black cab rapist used these obligations to hold police accountable for failing to investigate over 105 alleged rapes and sexual assaults by him. How can this Government be trusted on ending violence against women and girls when previous attempts were made to rip up that Act? Will he commit himself to protecting them and their rights?
Context
The Human Rights Act is a cornerstone of protections for victims, as seen in cases like the black cab rapist John Worboys. The previous Justice Secretary wanted to rip up that Act.
Alex Chalk
The rights she refers to derive from the European convention on human rights: right to life, privilege against torture, fair trial, family life. Those stand apart from the Human Rights Act; however, important rights are protected.
Session: Bill of Rights Bill
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I have a bedbound constituent who uses food banks due to delays in PIP assessments. Her children take on necessary tasks. How can you justify this situation? What actions will be taken?
Context
A bedbound constituent relies on food banks and needs help with basic tasks, yet her PIP assessment is delayed for four months. Concerns arise over families relying on food banks during the waiting period.
Tom Pursglove
I refer to my earlier remarks on improving PIP journey times. I am keen to look at this specific case if provided with details. We want people to have certainty on their PIP claim as quickly as possible. I encourage people to apply for PIP if they believe they might be eligible.
Session: Personal Independence Payments People with Disabilities
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When will the Government fully commit to rolling out specialist rape courts in every Crown court in the country?
Context
The Rape Crisis report found that rape survivors are waiting a long time for their cases to be heard.
Dominic Raab
The hon. Lady raises a very important issue. As she knows, we have already rolled out specialist rape courts in Snaresbrook, London, Leeds and Newcastle. We have introduced the 24/7 rape and serious sexual violence support line, along with a range of other initiatives, including quadrupling the funding for victims since 2010.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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Does he recognise that the Tories' Bill of Rights would be a breach of an international agreement, specifically the Good Friday Agreement?
Context
The question pertains to the potential conflict between the Tories' proposed Bill of Rights and the provisions of the Good Friday Agreement, suggesting it could undermine human rights.
Steven Baker
No, not at all. I confess that I thought the hon. Lady was going to ask me about the Bill of Rights provisions in the agreement itself, but she ought to know that the parties have been working together towards that Bill of Rights and it will need consensus to deliver a framework in Northern Ireland. Of course the UK continues to be committed to the ECHR.
Session: Belfast Agreement Human Rights
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What discussions has he had with Cabinet colleagues on human rights commitments in the Belfast agreement?
Context
The question addresses discussions around human rights provisions within the Good Friday Agreement, specifically concerning the UK Government's commitment to these rights.
Steven Baker
The UK Government are steadfastly committed to the Belfast/Good Friday Agreement and the institutions and rights established by it. We recognise the importance of the right safeguards and equality of opportunity provisions within the agreement to the people of Northern Ireland, and the Secretary of State discusses the subject regularly with Cabinet colleagues.
Session: Belfast Agreement Human Rights
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Is it not time they stood aside and let Labour fix their mess?
Context
The question criticises the privatisation of the probation service, highlighting issues such as serious further offences and staff leaving.
Damian Hinds
If I may start at the end of the hon. Lady's question—no. I do not think that we will be taking lessons from the Opposition Front Benchers when it comes to clamping down on crime and standing up to criminals.
Session: Levels of Reoffending
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Two years on from the Government's end-to-end rape review, rape allegations leading to a charge or summons stand at 1.6%, rape victims are waiting 1,113 days for their case to get to court, and only 2,500 rape prosecutions were completed last year—half the level of 2016. Is this not a Government who are letting rapists off and letting victims down?
Context
The question highlights ongoing concerns about the effectiveness of the criminal justice system in handling rape cases, citing low conviction rates and long wait times for trials.
Edward Argar
While there is still more to do, there has been considerable progress under this Government. The number of people convicted of an adult rape offence went up by 65% over the past year; compared to pre-pandemic levels, convictions are up by 41%. That is significant progress. The Government are supporting the roll-out of Operation Soteria, quadrupling funding for victim and witness support services, and increasing the number of independent sexual and domestic abuse advisers by 300, to over 1,000.
Session: Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls
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While UK households face heavy tax burdens, does the Minister agree that the Conservatives are the party of unfair taxes?
Context
UK households face heavy tax burdens, while the government refuses to scrap non-dom status or end tax breaks for private equity bosses and private schools.
Victoria Atkins
Again I refer the hon. Lady to the autumn statement where we attempted to ensure those with the highest wealth pay their fair share in taxes, including by increasing corporation tax for the most profitable companies; only about 10% will pay the full main rate which remains lowest in G7.
Session: Tax System Fairness
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What recent steps has the government taken to ensure fairness in the application of the tax system?
Context
The MP seeks clarity on recent steps to ensure fairness in the tax system.
Victoria Atkins
With permission, Mr Speaker, I should like to answer this question with Question 25; I hope that is correct.
Session: Tax System Fairness
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Will the Minister support Labour's proposal for a domestic abuse register to monitor offenders, safeguard victims and curb future crimes?
Context
The Home Office lacks routine data collection on domestic abuse victims killed by partners with prior convictions. Domestic abuse reports have doubled while charges declined.
Sarah Dines
The feasibility of a domestic abuse register is being examined. We are investing in perpetrator interventions, technology for police identification, and considering multi-agency forums.
Session: Domestic Abuse Serial Perpetrators
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What steps are being taken to ensure effective management and monitoring of serial perpetrators of domestic abuse, given that the Home Office does not routinely collect data on victims killed by partners with prior convictions?
Context
The Home Office does not routinely collect data on the number of domestic abuse victims killed by a partner who had previously been convicted. Domestic abuse offences reported to the police have doubled in five years while charges have nearly halved.
Sarah Dines
The feasibility of a domestic abuse register is being looked into. 911,000 reports of domestic abuse are made to the police every year. The Government are considering technological answers and improving track records through multi-agency forums.
Session: Domestic Abuse Serial Perpetrators
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With new Colombian leadership committed to peace, will you ensure police never again use these tactics?
Context
During the national strike, gender-based violence was used as a tool of repression against protesters.
David Rutley
Yes, we are working on tackling atrocities against women. Recent conferences highlight our commitment to preventing sexual violence in conflict.
Session: Topical Questions
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Closing the gender pay gap would add £600 million to the UK's economy by 2025. Labour has a plan to do this by requiring large firms to publish gender pay gap plans, permitting equal pay comparisons, extending statutory maternity and paternity leave, and strengthening protections for pregnant women. Will the Government finally accept our proposals?
Context
The question follows a proposal to require large firms to publish gender pay gap plans, permit equal pay comparisons, extend statutory leave for parents, and strengthen protections for pregnant women.
Kemi Badenoch
I am afraid that the Government will not accept those proposals. The hon. Lady conflates equal pay and gender pay gap reporting, which are not the same thing. This is an area that has a lot of nuance, and Labour needs to do a little more homework.
Session: Gender Pay Gap
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After 13 years of Conservative Government, more than half of maternity units now consistently fail to meet safety standards. Almost 40,000 women now wait over a year for gynaecological treatment, up from just 15 women 10 years ago. Women in the poorest areas are dying earlier than the average female in almost every comparable country. At every stage of a woman's life, her health is being compromised. When will these failures be reversed, and when will we see real investment in the NHS workforce and in women's health?
Context
The number of maternity units failing to meet safety standards has risen significantly under Conservative government, affecting thousands of women.
Maria Caulfield
I am sorry that the hon. Lady does not welcome our announcement of this country's first women's health strategy, which is putting women as a priority at the heart of the health service. We have eight priorities for this year. We are rolling out women's health hubs around the country as a one-stop shop to make healthcare more accessible to women. We are improving women's health provision by setting out a women's health area, with reliable information, on the NHS website.
Session: Women’s Health Strategy for England
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When will the Government finally get a grip, fix our broken prison system, and keep the public safe?
Context
The question criticises the Government for failing to protect the public by not rehabilitating offenders adequately.
Dominic Raab
The fact is that crime—excluding fraud and computer misuse—has been slashed by more than half since Labour left office, violent crime is down by half, and reoffending is five percentage points lower than when Labour left office. On employment, for offenders leaving prison within six months there has been an increase in one year alone since I have been in the job by two thirds.
Session: Offender Rehabilitation Programmes Effectiveness
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Last month, 51,000 people came to the end of their placement under the Homes for Ukraine scheme, leaving them desperately needing somewhere to live. However, with the private rented sector unaffordable and council waiting lists already overwhelmed, families are having to choose between returning to a war zone and being homeless. What will the Government do about it?
Context
Families in the UK under Homes for Ukraine are facing homelessness due to private rental sector affordability issues.
Felicity Buchan
We are delighted to have welcomed more than 150,000 Ukrainians into this country. We thank all the sponsors. On homelessness, 1,720 homelessness duties were owed to households who arrived under the Homes for Ukraine scheme. That is a small fraction.
Session: Topical Questions
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Responsibility for ending violence against women and girls is a key role of Government, yet we have a Justice Secretary who could not get the definition of misogyny right, who is accused of bullying, and who is desperate to scrap the Human Rights Act—law that has helped to protect women against male violence. When domestic violence is up and rape charges are at 1.5%, does that send a message that tackling violence against women and girls is not a priority for the Justice Secretary?
Context
The question highlights the perceived lack of prioritization by the Justice Secretary.
Dominic Raab
Amid all the bluster and political point scoring, the hon. Lady is losing the opportunity to pay tribute to the important work being done across the justice system, which will give female victims confidence to come forward. That is what we need to see: improvements in police referrals and in the number of suspects charged, improvements in Crown court receipts, and the ability for victims to opt for pre-recorded evidence, so that they go through what must be a harrowing experience without being in the glare of the courtroom.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls Reform of the Criminal Justice System
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Afghans are starving, women's rights are in reverse and the economy is in freefall. The United Nations has warned that if insufficient action is taken now to treat the causes of the crisis, not just the symptoms, next year's humanitarian funding needs could double to $10 billion. So what is the Minister doing to convene international action to unlock Afghanistan's economy and secure a long-term solution for millions of Afghans on the brink of crisis?
Context
Concerns about the economic situation in Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover.
Leo Docherty
We bring a huge amount of diplomatic pressure to bear. Clearly, it is difficult countering the deprivations of the Taliban regime, but we have disbursed £286 million-worth of aid this year alone.
Session: Topical Questions
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I, too, welcome the Secretary of State and his ministerial team to their place. Under the Tories, we have seen rape prosecutions reach record lows, court backlogs reach record highs and victims waiting more than three years for justice, yet in his conference speech, the Justice Secretary did not announce any tangible ways to change that. Labour, on the other hand, would introduce specialist rape courts to drive up prosecutions, reduce delays and fast-track cases through the system. Does that not show that the Tories have run out of ideas and that it is only under Labour that the public can again have confidence in our criminal justice system?
Context
The MP welcomed the Secretary of State to his place but criticized low rape prosecutions, court backlogs and victim waiting times under the Tories.
Rachel Maclean
It is lovely to have these exchanges across the Dispatch Boxes with the hon. Lady, and I am sure that we will have more of them, because it is in all our interests that we improve the criminal justice system and the response to rape. That is why, as she well knows, the work of the rape review is vital, and we have seen police referrals, Crown Prosecution Service charges and Crown court receipts increasing as a result of that vital work, driven by our law enforcement partners and the CPS. I draw her attention to two specific measures that we have introduced to assist: we have ended the criminal Bar strike, thanks to the efforts of the Lord Chancellor; and we have rolled out section 28 pre-recorded evidence to all Crown courts in the country to spare rape victims the trauma of live cross-questioning.
Session: Violence Against Women and Girls Criminal Justice System Reform
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Many six-month placements are coming to an end, risking families being placed in temporary accommodation. Will measures be put in place to support host families?
Context
The question is about the six-month placements under the Homes for Ukraine scheme and their extension or transfer into permanent accommodation.
Priti Patel
A whole-of-Government effort is being co-ordinated by the Cabinet Office, working with other Departments and local councils to provide support during the transition period.
Session: War in Ukraine
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What steps his Department is taking to support victims of rape and sexual abuse.
Context
The Minister has been asked about the Government's clear strategy to support victims, but is now being questioned about statistics indicating low confidence in reporting.
Victoria Atkins
The Government are committed to supporting victims of rape and sexual violence. We have seen rape convictions increase by two thirds since 2020, but we are committed to doing much more and going further. Last year the Government announced our ambitious end-to-end rape review action plan, which includes quadrupling the funding for victim support from £41 million in 2009-10 to £192 million by 2024-25. More than half of all Crown courts are equipped to use pre-recorded cross-examination and re-examination for vulnerable witnesses, to make the experience of giving evidence to the courts less daunting. There is much more happening, and I know the hon. Gentleman takes a close interest in these matters.
Session: Rape and Sexual Abuse Victims
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Dedicated probation officers are telling me they cannot manage their workloads. One said: 'I used to spend an hour each week with my high risk cases but it's no longer possible due to the current caseload. I no longer have confidence in managing my cases safely.' After the Prime Minister's pledge to cut civil service numbers by a fifth, will the Minister rule out any more cuts to the probation service?
Context
A probation officer reported difficulty managing high-risk cases due to workload constraints, raising concerns about public safety.
Kit Malthouse
We are always reviewing case loads. The Inspectorate of Probation report on case loads, workloads and staffing numbers indicates that recommended case load should not exceed 50 cases per officer. Currently, 96% of probation officers hold fewer than 50 cases with an average caseload of 34. Staff welfare is a key consideration in the reunification process towards a target operating model.
Session: Probation Service
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On Friday, when I visited my local food bank, I met a young woman who had fled Ukraine with her two-year-old son. While she is waiting for her universal credit payments to come through, she has been left without anything, and she was queueing to get food and nappies. How can this be right when they have fled the horror of war? What will the Home Secretary do with the Department for Work and Pensions to ensure that every Ukrainian refugee who arrives here gets the support they need immediately?
Context
A young woman from Ukraine with her two-year-old son visited a local food bank while waiting for universal credit payments, illustrating the immediate support needs of new arrivals.
Priti Patel
The hon. Lady has raised not only a very serious case, but some of the challenges that people are facing. She has asked me directly what I will do with the DWP. In fact, there is a cross-Government taskforce on this, bringing all Departments together—it is not just DWP.
Session: Support for People Fleeing War in Ukraine
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Unpaid work gives offenders a chance to give back to their communities, but huge workloads and staff shortages in the probation service mean that in some areas there is a backlog of up to 100,000 hours owed by offenders, and some have even had their hours wiped because they have not been completed in time. Is this not just another example of our broken justice system—a system that lets offenders off while victims pay the price? When will the Government get serious and fix this?
Context
Discussion about the backlog of up to 100,000 hours owed by offenders due to workload issues and staff shortages.
Kit Malthouse
We are recruiting 500 new community supervisors so that we can get on top of some of the covid-related backlog in unpaid work. We have to hit 8 million hours and we have thousands of offenders out there in high-vis jackets doing the work, particularly environmental work with organisations such as the Canal & River Trust.
Session: Offenders Giving Back to Communities
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When Sabina Nessa's killer did not turn up to court, his actions caused additional distress to her family. Similarly, the hit-and-run driver who stayed in his cell missed hearing victim impact statements from Anisha Vidal-Garner's family. Given Labour has been calling for such measures, why is it taking so long for progress on this issue?
Context
Cases where defendants do not appear in court during sentencing have caused further hurt to victims' families. Labour has been calling for action.
James Cartlidge
These matters are primarily of judicial responsibility. We ensure that measures we take can work in practice and strike the right balance. The recent Act ensuring serious offenders serve longer sentences was passed, which Labour voted against. This highlights their lack of trust on law and order issues.
Session: Defendants on Remand Sentencing Hearings
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What urgent action can the Minister take, with colleagues in the Home Office, to ensure that my constituent can return safely to the UK with his young family?
Context
A British-Afghan dual national travelled to Afghanistan last year but was not processed for evacuation.
James Heappey
The hon. Lady's question implies, I think, that her constituent was not eligible to come under the Ministry of Defence-administered Afghan relocations and assistance policy. I know that will be of no consolation to him or his family in Afghanistan.
Session: Topical Questions
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That is precisely what Labour's proposals would have achieved. The Government are not just letting victims down on sentences for rape; the Government have failed to act despite Labour's call for a review into sentences for spiking offences and the introduction of minimum sentences for stalking. The Minister has an opportunity to show that the Government are serious about tackling violence against women and girls by backing Labour's proposals. Will she do that today?
Context
The government has not acted on Labour's call for a review into sentences for spiking offences and the introduction of minimum sentences for stalking.
Victoria Atkins
Forgive me, but the hon. Lady seems to have misunderstood how legislation happens in this place. Labour Members had the chance to vote for rapists to spend longer in prison through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill; they did not just abstain, but voted against that. I entreat the Labour party to consider acting and putting real pressure behind their warm words and to stand with the Government to ensure that rapists spend longer in prison. That is what the Government are doing, and we will achieve that through the good work of Conservative colleagues.
Session: Violence Against Women and Girls
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Does the Minister agree that a 17% rate of less than five-year sentences for rapists is incredibly lenient? Will she back Labour's call for minimum seven-year sentences, or will the Government continue to be tough on victims and soft on crime?
Context
Ministry of Justice figures show lenient sentencing trends for rapists.
Victoria Atkins
The Minister acknowledges the shared determination to crack down on perpetrators but notes regret over Labour's decision not to support Government measures in the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which requires serious offenders to spend more time in prison when receiving sentences of between four and seven years.
Session: Violence Against Women and Girls
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Given that the Government has spent over £200 million on deals with French authorities and almost £800,000 on two naval vessels without intercepting a single boat, and now insisting on unenforceable push-back tactics, what will be done to open safe routes of passage, meaningfully engage with French authorities, and implement a proper plan against people smuggling?
Context
The Government has spent over £200 million on deals with the French authorities and almost £800,000 on two Navy vessels to tackle migrant crossings. Despite this, no boats have been intercepted, and push-back tactics are being insisted upon despite the Navy's refusal.
James Heappey
I am not sure that those elements are mutually exclusive. I absolutely agree with what the hon. Lady said at the end of her question—her suggestions for a solution—but I think that the measures she advocates must sit alongside a robust and resilient effort in the channel to ensure that even when they are in place, we are still able to protect our borders and stop people landing here on their own terms.
Session: Small Boat Channel Crossings
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What role does the Royal Navy have in tackling migrants crossing the channel in small boats?
Context
The question arises from the ongoing issue of migrants using small boats to cross the English Channel, despite significant expenditures by the Government.
James Heappey
I refer the hon. Lady to my response to Question 3.
Session: Small Boat Channel Crossings
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Victims have come to terms with their trauma but struggle with how they were treated by the criminal justice system due to delays and low prosecution rates. Will the Minister support Labour's plan for legal advocates from reporting through trial or continue failing in tackling violence against women?
Context
At a roundtable with rape survivors, victims reported feeling disheartened by the criminal justice system's inefficiency. Only 1.3% of rape cases are prosecuted, taking an average of 1,000 days to reach court.
Victoria Atkins
The Government has welcomed victim feedback through its consultation on the Victims Bill. It aims to provide safeguards similar to those requested by Labour. Currently, funding for independent domestic and sexual violence advisers is available to support victims from reporting to trial. Additionally, a 24-hour helpline for victims of sexual violence is being set up as an initial step before police involvement. The Minister hopes the Opposition will support the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill which includes measures to keep violent offenders in prison longer.
Session: Violence Against Women and Girls
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Prisons are in crisis: drugs up by 500% over 10 years; violence up more than 100% between 2010 and 2020; almost 12,000 prison officers leaving since 2016. With reoffending rates at a staggering 40%, the Government is failing to keep the public safe. When will they finally address this crisis?
Context
The question addresses the alarming increase in drug use, violence, officer departures, and high reoffending rates in prisons since 2016. The MP calls out the Government for failing to address these issues effectively.
Kit Malthouse
The hon. Lady gives a partial picture; she should know that current reoffending rates are lower than under Labour, and we continue pushing for reductions. Since 2018Q4, assaults in prisons have been on a downward trend. While there is much more to do, the Government has announced significant investments in drug rehabilitation and treatment both inside and outside prisons.
Session: Drug Use in Prisons
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How fair is it that lone parents will be £300 worse off, leading to more children living in poverty?
Context
In Lewisham, 39% of children are growing up in poverty with over 14,000 families on universal credit. The Government has cut universal credit by £1,000 a year and is further cutting support.
David Rutley
We support lone parents into work and help them access opportunities. Lewisham has £2.6 million available through the household support fund.
Session: Child Poverty
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Perpetrators are being let off, while victims are being let down. Will the Home Secretary give her backing to Labour's amendment for an urgent review into the incidence and reporting of spiking, as well as the adequacy of police investigations and impact on victims?
Context
Between 2018 and 2021, there were 3,625 spiking reports across 15 police forces in the UK, but just 44 people were charged.
Priti Patel
The hon. Lady raises the very important and, frankly, quite pressing issue of spiking and its impact across the night-time economy and, much more widely, across society. We are looking in much of the work we are doing in policing at how we can review the matter and how we can actually give the support required.
Session: Topical Questions
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What steps is he taking to improve conviction and prosecution rates for cases of rape?
Context
Published the interim rape review report with plans to improve criminal justice system response.
James Cartlidge
Published the interim rape review report in June, expanding pre-recorded cross-examination under section 28, rolling out Operation Soteria and introducing single source of 24/7 support for victims.
Session: Rape Cases Conviction and Prosecution Rates
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Last Thursday evening, I was at the Smallthorne Community Centre with the Smallthorne Village Residents Association, local Staffordshire police officers and police community support officers. One of the biggest issues that came up was the antisocial behaviour of a tiny minority of feral youths. Will the Minister tell me: what are we going to do about those youngsters and their parents, to get them out cleaning the streets and looking after the community so that they can pay back my local community for the lives they are ruining?
Context
Local residents have raised concerns about antisocial behaviour in their community, specifically citing disruptive actions by a small group of youths.
Rachel Maclean
My hon. Friend strongly represents the views of his constituents. None of us likes to see that type of low-level disruptive crime, which has a devastating impact on communities. I thank him for championing his police force. Our neighbourhood crime plan is an integral part of tackling such crimes.
Session: Antisocial Behaviour
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Attendance
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59 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
28
28.6% of votes
No Votes
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31.6% of votes
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39.8% of votes
11 Sep 2026
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Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
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11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
86
Ministerial Questions Asked
52
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
1
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+542% above average
This MP:
86
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+970% above average
This MP:
52
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-89% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-13% below average
This MP:
60.2
Average:
69.2
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
About This Page
This page tracks Ellie Reeves's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.