As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Joe Benton’s votes
See full list of topics voted on
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Generally voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2015.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2010.
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Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012.
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Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
7 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2012.
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Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2014.
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Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
0 votes for, 9 votes against, 8 absences, between 2012–2014.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Joe Benton’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Joe Benton’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps he takes to emphasise the persecution of Christians and other religious minorities in Iran during discussions with his Iranian counterpart.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what his policy is on tackling the persecution of Christians in the Middle East; and if he will make a statement.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent representations he has made to his Iranian counterpart on Behnam Irani.
More of Joe Benton’s recent appearances
Profile
Former Labour MP for Bootle
Entered the House of Commons on 8 November 1990 — unknown
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Education and Skills
- Health
- Home Department
- Trade and Industry
- Treasury
- Health Services
- Iran
- Procurement
- Transport (Bootle)
- Bootle Schools
Other offices held in the past
- Member, European Scrutiny Committee (17 Jun 2013 to 5 Jul 2013)
- Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (26 Jun 2001 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (1 Jan 1998 to 1 Jan 1998)
- Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) (30 Jul 1997 to 11 Nov 1999)
- Member, Parliamentary Privilege (Joint Committee) (30 Jul 1997 to 11 Nov 1999)
- Member, Education Sub-committee (23 Jul 1997 to 14 Jun 1999)
- Member, Education & Employment Committee (14 Jul 1997 to 14 Jun 1999)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jan 1994 to 1 Jan 1997)
- Member, Panel of Chairs (1 Jan 1992 to 1 Jan 1994)
- Member, Energy Committee (14 Nov 1991 to 16 Mar 1992)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
- Chairman, Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (0 out of 3)
- Chairman, European Union (Referendum) Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
- Chairman, Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
- Chairman, Public Service Pensions Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
- Chairman, Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (8 out of 20)
- Chairman, Superannuation bill Committee (2 out of 4)
- Chairman, Financial Services Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
- Chairman, Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (2 out of 12)
- Chairman, Equality Bill Committee (11 out of 20)
- Chairman, Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
- Chairman, Political Parties and Elections Bill Committee (0 out of 11)
- Chairman, Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
- Chairman, Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (11 out of 18)
- Chairman, Serious Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
- Chairman, Emergency Workers (Protection) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
- Chairman, Racial and Religious Hatred Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
- Chairman, Rights of Savers Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
- Chairman, Housing Corporation (Delegation) etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Violent Crime Reduction Bill Committee (3 out of 7)
- Chairman, Climate Change and Sustainable Energy Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
- Chairman, Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (5 out of 21)
- Chairman, Childcare Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
- Chairman, Consumer Credit Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
- Chairman, Civil Contingencies Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (4 out of 10)
- Chairman, Carers (Equal Opportunities) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Children Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, Child Trust Funds Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
- Chairman, Justice (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
- Chairman, Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (2 out of 5)
- Chairman, Licensing Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
- Chairman, Crime (International Co-operation) Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
- Chairman, Police (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (4 out of 9)
- Chairman, Fireworks Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill Committee (1 out of 5)
- Chairman, Railways and Transport Safety Bill Committee (1 out of 18)
- Chairman, National Lottery (Funding of Endowments) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Copyright, etc. and Trade Marks (Offences and Enforcement) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Export Control Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
- Chairman, Home Energy Conservation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
- Chairman, Employment Bill Committee (8 out of 17)
- Chairman, Finance Bill Committee (8 out of 16)
- Chairman, Social Security Contributions Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, Rating (Agricultural Premises and Rural Shops) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
- Chairman, International Development Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
- Chairman, Private Security Industry Bill Committee (2 out of 7)
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