James Duddridge

Conservative MP for Rochford and Southend East

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An Elected House of Lords

The House of Lords is the upper house of the UK Parliament. There have been votes on moving away from a position where members of the House of Lords are either appointed or have inherited their seats to a system where members are elected.

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James Duddridge generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords

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Major votes

Minor votes

  • On 19 Oct 2016: James Duddridge voted in favour of having fewer MPs but against reducing the number of members of the House of Lords. Show vote
  • On 23 Jun 2011: James Duddridge voted to establish a Joint Committee of MPs and Members of the House of Lords to consider proposals to reform the House of Lords Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: James Duddridge voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Support for bicameral Parliament Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: James Duddridge voted yes on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 1 (Fully Appointed) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: James Duddridge voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 4 (50 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote
  • On 7 Mar 2007: James Duddridge voted no on House of Lords Reform — Composition Option 5 (60 per Cent. Elected) — rejected Show vote

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