Sojan Joseph
MP for Ashford
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Despite extra Government funding, adult social care services in my community are in disarray. My constituents also face a new fire risk because we do not have a fully functioning fire authority. This has all been caused by the dysfunction at Kent county council, because so many Reform councillors have been suspended for bad behaviour. Does the Prime Minister share my concern that Reform chaos is a risk to public safety?
Context
Adult social care services in Sohan Joseph's constituency are in disarray due to dysfunction at Kent county council. A new fire risk has also emerged because there is no fully functioning fire authority.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
My sympathy is with the people of Kent whose lives are being disrupted by the staggering incompetence of Reform. Kent county council was supposed to be the blueprint for what Reform would deliver across the country. Now we can see what that means: cutting local services, raising council tax and failing to protect the public. That is all Reform has to offer: grievance, division and total incompetence.
Session: PMQs
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What is the Prime Minister’s message to Medina and others like her, who have been abandoned and shut out of employment for far too long? They face great difficulties getting support from Access to Work, which is essential across my constituency, and were not helped to find paid employment. It is so important that disabled people who want to work are supported to do so.
Context
Medina, a constituent of the MP's constituency who is registered blind, has been facing difficulties accessing support from Access to Work and finding paid employment.
The Prime Minister
Every person should have the right to work, and we will always protect the most severely disabled. We are investing £1 billion in personalised and tailored employment programmes and introducing the right to try work guarantee to support those who can and want to work.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not specifically address Medina's situation or difficulties with Access to Work.
Session: PMQs
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May I commend this Labour Government’s landmark reforms to get Britain building through our plan for change? I look forward to working with Ministers to ensure that developers deliver what they promise to local residents so that those in new homes have access to roads, GP surgeries and dentists, and do not create an extra burden for hospitals such as the William Harvey hospital in my Ashford constituency. What is the Prime Minister’s message to the blockers who are standing in the way of our building the homes and vital infrastructure that our country needs?
Context
Local residents are concerned about the lack of access to essential services, such as roads, GP surgeries, and dentists, for those living in newly constructed homes.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Only last month, the Leader of the Opposition wrote in her newsletter that she will keep working with Conservative colleagues to block a vital energy infrastructure project. She is not alone; other shadow ministers are also at it and they should stop blocking development.
Assessment
The response did not provide any specific actions against those obstructing developments.
The Conservatives Have Been Standing In The Way
Blaming Opposition For Obstruction
Session: PMQs
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Welcoming Labour's efforts to reset UK-EU ties, will the Prime Minister support efforts to restore international train services to Ashford International station to boost economic growth in the south-east?
Context
The MP welcomes efforts to reset UK-EU trade relations and seeks support for restoring an international rail service in Kent.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We are resetting UK-EU relationships, keen to see international services reinstated at Ashford as soon as possible. The Rail Minister will update the MP on latest discussions.
Assessment
The decision is ultimately for Eurostar, but PM commits to supporting efforts without a specific timeline or guarantee.
Decision Is For Eurostar.
Session: PMQs
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The Leader of the Opposition took time at her party's conference to say that “a little bit of adversity” in life is good for people's mental health. That approach clearly did not work for the 2 million people stuck on mental health waiting lists because of the last Tory Government. Will the Prime Minister commit to tackling mental health waiting lists in the NHS?
Context
There are over 2 million people on mental health waiting lists due to the last Tory Government's policies.
Keir Starmer
We obviously recognise the devastating impact that mental health problems have on people's livelihoods. Lord Darzi's report showed that waiting lists are far too long, and that there was a shocking decline in mental health for children under the last Government. We are giving mental health the commitment it needs by recruiting 8,500 mental health workers—they are much-needed—and reforming the Mental Health Act; in my view, that is long overdue.
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I congratulate the Government on the hiring of Alistair Burt—he is a good hire and will do great things for some of these most complex of cases—but does the Minister agree that many of these cases are extremely difficult and exceptionally traumatic, and that it is far better to prevent them happening in the first place? What more can be done to advise discretionary travellers on the risks they run when travelling to some of these exceptionally challenging locations, and particularly to advise them in advance of the finite nature of any consular support that may be forthcoming if they get into trouble?
Context
The Foreign Secretary has hired Alistair Burt as the first dedicated envoy for complex consular detentions. The issue of prevention of detention is raised.
Stephen Doughty
I absolutely concur with the right hon. Gentleman's praise for Alistair Burt. He held my position in the past, and commands immense respect across this House; it has been a pleasure to work with him so far. I certainly will welcome his challenge and review of the most complex cases—as the right hon. Gentleman said, some of these cases are incredibly difficult. He rightly says that prevention is crucially important. We provide FCDO travel advice, as well as tailored advice in some cases, but we absolutely want to make sure that British nationals are aware of the full range of risks of travelling to a number of locations, and we attempt to make those risks very clear in advance.
Session: Detention of UK Nationals Abroad 2026-09-01
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Does the Minister agree that this new investment will benefit the wider economy, including in my Ashford constituency?
Context
The MP highlights that the Northern Ireland defence sector supports well-paid, highly skilled jobs and at least 900 jobs directly.
Matthew Patrick
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. This investment is a win-win-win—we protect ourselves, our allies and our economy, and with that we boost opportunities for people to get good, long-lasting and rewarding jobs.
Session: Defence Growth Deal Economic Impact
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What assessment he has made of the potential economic impact of the defence growth deal on Northern Ireland?
Context
The MP is concerned about the potential economic benefits of the defence sector in Northern Ireland.
Matthew Patrick
There is rightly huge pride in the defence sector in Northern Ireland, where aerospace and defence are worth more than £2 billion a year. The defence growth deal will unlock even more opportunities for businesses, workers and apprentices.
Session: Defence Growth Deal Economic Impact
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After 14 years of under-investment, corridor care has become normalised in parts of the NHS. What steps are the Government taking to ensure that they meet their commitment and we see an end to corridor care at the William Harvey hospital?
Context
The MP noted his previous concerns expressed in October about corridor care at the William Harvey hospital and the steps taken to address it, including employing more doctors and freeing up beds. He highlighted 14 years of under-investment.
Wes Streeting
We are determined to consign corridor care to the history books, not just in Ashford but right across the country. We have taken decisive steps and continue to drive improvement.
Session: Topical Questions
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After a decade of under-investment in our NHS under the Conservatives, I welcome the progress that has been made on reducing A&E waiting times under this Government, but there is no immediate fix. Just last month, a coffee shop at the William Harvey hospital in Ashford was converted into an emergency ward to treat A&E patients. Will the Secretary of State visit the hospital to see the continuing problems with corridor care, and will he update the House on what the Government are doing to ensure that the hospital can manage winter pressures and maintain safe, high-quality care?
Context
A coffee shop at William Harvey hospital in Ashford was converted into an emergency ward to treat A&E patients due to a £45 million deficit. This highlights the ongoing issues with corridor care.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing this matter to the House’s attention. It is appalling for coffee shops to be commandeered as spaces for the care of patients, and we will not accept it. I am happy to look at the case that my hon. Friend has mentioned. We will also be publishing figures on corridor care so that we can hold the system to account, and the public can hold us to account, to improve the situation that we inherited.
Session: Topical Questions
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One of my first visits after being elected last year was to the A&E department at the William Harvey hospital in my constituency, where 19 patients were being treated in the corridors and others faced long waits for treatment. I therefore welcome the progress that has been made so far on reducing A&E waiting times. However, too many people end up at A&Es like the one at the William Harvey because they have no other option. What are the Government doing to increase care options in local communities, including the use of virtual wards to ensure that more people are treated closer to home and that patients in A&E are those in an emergency?
Context
The question stems from a visit Sojan made to the William Harvey hospital's A&E department, where he observed that corridor care was becoming common. This raises concerns about the availability of alternative care options.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. It is unacceptable that corridor care became the norm under the Conservatives. We will not accept it as normal; it is not acceptable. Ahead of this winter, we will require local NHS systems to develop and test plans to significantly increase the number of people receiving urgent care services outside hospital, including more paramedic-led care in the community, more patients seen by urgent community response teams, and better use of virtual wards. Together, we will improve our emergency services and make sure that people get the right care in the right place and at the right time.
Session: Accident and Emergency Waiting Times
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Local businesses across Ashford, Hawkinge and the villages have warmly welcomed the new agreement that this Government have signed with the European Union, telling me that it will make it easier for them to sell their products to our largest trading partner. Does the Minister agree that to build on that agreement, everything possible should be done to find long-term solutions to current post-Brexit uncertainties, such as the entry/exit system and the regular deployment of Operation Brock on the M20, to help UK-based businesses further develop trading links with Europe?
Context
Local businesses in Ashford, Hawkinge and villages have welcomed the new agreement that this Government has signed with the European Union.
The Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Nick Thomas-Symonds)
My hon. Friend’s local businesses are in agreement with many others that welcomed the package with the EU. It cuts red tape and opens up access to the EU market. On Operation Brock, the deployment is a decision for the Kent and Medway resilience forum, but the Department for Transport and Kent partners are working to keep it and other traffic management measures under review to ensure that they are designed and implemented in the most effective way, through actions such as traffic forecasting, using better data and exploring the use of AI for that purpose.
Session: EU Relations
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What steps are the Government taking to support the cadets, and to encourage more young people to join and obtain life-changing skills?
Context
Joining a cadet force offers young people opportunities to develop communication skills, self-confidence, and physical and mental wellbeing.
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Luke Pollard)
Joining the cadets is a great opportunity for any young person, providing a lifetime’s worth of skills. The Government are looking to make further announcements in support of our cadets, because the work that they do nationwide is exceptional.
Session: Topical Questions
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I welcome that NHS waiting lists for physical health have fallen for the last five months in a row and that NHS waiting lists are down by almost 200,000 since Labour was elected, but with people who have mental health conditions eight times as likely to have to wait 18 months for treatment, what steps are the Government taking to ensure that we see the same progress in waiting times for both mental and physical health treatments? Can they deliver a parity of esteem that the Opposition failed to achieve in their 14 years in power?
Context
The question addresses the progress made in reducing NHS waiting times and specifically highlights the disparity between physical health and mental health treatment wait times, referencing a statistic from Lord Darzi.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question and for his long-standing commitment to improving mental health services. Lord Darzi highlighted that those waiting over a year for mental healthcare outnumbered the entire population of Leicester. We are committed to tackling this. We will fix the broken system by recruiting an extra 8,500 mental health workers, introducing access to a specialist in every school and rolling out community Young Futures hubs in England. We will shortly be publishing before Parliament our mental health investment standard report, which will show that when it comes to mental health this Government are putting their money where their mouth is.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists
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Recruitment and retention of nursing staff across the health and social care sector is key to delivering an NHS that is fit for the future, but the most recent NHS staff workforce survey showed that just 56% of staff felt that the health service acted fairly when it came to career progression. What steps will this Government take to address this issue, and to ensure that our nursing workforce feel valued and feel a sense of purpose in their wider work?
Context
The MP has worked as a mental health nurse for 22 years and progressed from nurse to head of nursing, highlighting the importance of career advancement within the NHS.
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right that the issue is key, and that the results are worrying. I know how proud my friends and family members were to become nurses, and what a great career nursing offered them. We have to deliver on the promise of a good career, and build on that pride in being a nurse. We absolutely recognise that we cannot rebuild the NHS without their skills and their high-quality critical and compassionate care.
Session: Nursing Career Progression Inequalities
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Victims deserve swift access to justice. With a record high Crown court backlog left by the Conservatives, does the Minister agree that addressing this is crucial for bringing offenders to justice and restoring public faith?
Context
The Crown courts in Kent will have nearly 3,000 sitting days of the extra funding provided by the government.
Heidi Alexander
The previous Government faced a criminal justice system on the brink of collapse, with overflowing prisons and courts under strain. While we cannot fix it overnight, we will do everything to ensure swift justice for victims and restore public faith.
Session: Crown Court Backlog
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Small and independent shops are the lifeblood of our high streets, but far too many have been feeling the squeeze over recent years. I welcome the measures announced in yesterday's Budget regarding business rates reform. What are the Government doing to empower local communities to acquire empty units?
Context
The MP asked about steps being taken to empower local communities.
Gareth Thomas
Again, I congratulate my hon. Friend on his election to this House. Colleagues across Whitehall are bringing forward plans to introduce high street rental auctions, which will bring vacant units back into use. That should make town centres more accessible and affordable for tenants.
Session: High Street Businesses
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What actions are the Government taking to regenerate local high streets, and will the Minister meet me to further discuss this issue?
Context
The Labour member meets local businesses to discuss attracting more people to visit Ashford's high streets and seeks government action for regeneration.
Alex Norris
We want our high streets thriving. We give communities tools like high street rental auctions or community right to buy to reshape their high streets, pushing back on decline.
Session: Topical Questions
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The deployment of Operation Brock caused huge disruption and inconvenience for residents and businesses. Ahead of the EU entry/exit system introduction, will the Government work with French authorities, local authorities, port of Dover, and Eurotunnel to minimise delays and ensure that Operation Brock is used as a last resort?
Context
Operation Brock was deployed to queue freight lorries heading to Dover, causing disruption in Ashford.
Lilian Greenwood
Both the Secretary of State and I have visited Kent a number of times in recent weeks and months. We meet regularly with our colleagues in the Home Office, Cabinet Office and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office to discuss the impacts of the new EU entry/exit system and we will intensify those discussions as we approach the implementation date.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Water Supply in Kent
10 June 2026
Responding: Emma Hardy
Main Concerns
['South East Water has faced repeated disruptions to water supply affecting thousands of customers over the past six months. There were incidents involving low pressure, lack of water supply and boil-water notices. In April, a burst main caused issues for around 6,000 customers; in May, approximately 22,000 experienced interruptions lasting 11 days. The most recent incident affected parts of Kent during hot weather, impacting households, farmers, care homes, hotels, restaurants and pubs. The Consumer Council for Water report indicated that trust had been materially weakened with over half the respondents storing bottled water due to previous incidents.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should take actions to strengthen compensation arrangements for customers affected by serious outages and ensure they receive proper support and redress. Additionally, there is a need for more investment in infrastructure and measures such as desalination plants to address future challenges posed by climate change and increased demand.']
Mental Health Support
10 October 2024
Responding: Andrew Gwynne
Main Concerns
['Mr. Sojan Joseph expressed significant concern about the challenges faced by mental health services in the UK, highlighting issues such as staff shortages, high vacancy rates, and a recruitment and retention crisis. He pointed to figures showing 28,600 vacancies representing 19% of the total workforce, with a turnover rate of 19%. Mr. Joseph also emphasised the negative impact on staff morale due to understaffing and overwork, leading to increased aggression and abuse against staff. Furthermore, he noted that despite increased investment in mental health services, there is still a large gap between resources and demand, evidenced by long waiting lists and high prevalence rates of mental illness.']
Specific Asks
["Mr Joseph asked the Minister to clarify how the Government plans to achieve parity of esteem between physical and mental health, including whether they will continue increasing investment in mental health services at a higher rate than the overall NHS budget. He also requested information on when the Government's legislation to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983 would be introduced."]
Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Dover and Portsmouth: Protests
07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
State of Climate and Nature
13 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
NHS Corridor Care
08 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed deep concern about the issue of 'corridor care' in NHS, highlighting that treatment in corridors is not care due to lack of proper equipment and dignity. Stressed the importance of accurate ...
Climate Change
24 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to approve the draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 June.
South East Water: Disruption of Supply
03 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Health and Social Care Bill
01 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, moved the Second Reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. He emphasised the personal significance of the NHS in his life due to a ra...
Debate on the Address
14 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The UK labour market is performing well with high employment rates, low unemployment compared to OECD countries, and rising real wages. The government's economic management has put the country in a be...
Pension Schemes
22 April 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Operation Brock
01 September 2025
The petition addresses the severe disruption caused by Operation Brock, a traffic management measure deployed regularly by Kent County Council and the Kent and Medway Resilience Forum to queue freight...
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Operation Brock
16 July 2025
The petition addresses the frustration of residents in Ashford, Kent, due to the regular deployment of Operation Brock during school holidays, which causes severe disruption for local residents and bu...
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Attendance
96.9%
95 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
33
33.7% of votes
No Votes
62
63.3% of votes
Abstentions
3
3.1% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
5
PMQs Asked
14
Ministerial Questions Asked
38
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
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
+37% above average
This MP:
5
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+4% above average
This MP:
14
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+682% above average
This MP:
38
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+40% above average
This MP:
96.9
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 Sojan Joseph's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.