Andy Burnham

Mayor of Greater Manchester

Former Labour MP for Leigh

@AndyBurnhamGM https://facebook.com/burnhamformayor

Gay Rights

A vote for gay rights would be a vote for homosexual people to have the same rights as heterosexuals (including for example the ability to marry, an equal age of consent, and the right to adopt) and for discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation to be illegal.

Photo: Amy Schubert (blitheimages)

Andy Burnham generally voted for equal gay rights

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Major votes

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

Minor votes

  • On 5 Mar 2014: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Amendments to Acts of Parliament in Light of the Introduction of Same Sex Marriage in Parts of the UK Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Andy Burnham voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 5 Feb 2013: Andy Burnham voted in favour of allowing same sex couples to marry. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Andy Burnham voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires father and mother — rejected Show vote
  • On 20 May 2008: Andy Burnham voted yes on Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill — Fertility treatment requires male role model — rejected Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Categories of civil partners other than same sex couples Show vote
  • On 9 Nov 2004: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Civil Partnerships Bill [Lords] — Third Reading Show vote
  • On 10 Mar 2003: Andy Burnham voted against requiring reports on the impact of repealing a ban on the promotion of homosexuality in schools. Show vote
  • On 20 May 2002: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [3rd Allotted Day] — Clause 131 — General interpretation, etc. Show vote
  • On 16 May 2002: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill — [2nd Allotted Day] — Applications for adoption Show vote
  • On 29 Oct 2001: Andy Burnham was absent for a vote on Adoption and Children Bill (Programme) — Consideration and Third Reading Show vote
  • On 24 Oct 2001: Andy Burnham voted yes on Relationships (Civil Registration) Show vote

Informative Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

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