Vincent Cable’s voting in Parliament

Vincent Cable is a Liberal Democrat MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Liberal Democrat MPs.

This is a selection of Vincent Cable’s votes.

• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, 10 absences, between 2011–2018
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2014
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2018
• Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2008–2014
• Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 57 votes for, 9 votes against, 34 absences, between 2006–2018

We have lots more plain English analysis of Vincent Cable’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Vincent Cable’s full vote analysis page for more.

Vincent Cable has occasionally rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Household Debt 11 Sep 2018

  British families are currently spending considerably more than their disposable income and, as a consequence, debt levels in relation to income are rising back to crisis levels. At the same time, France and Germany have big savings surpluses. Which is the most sustainable of the two options?

• Written Answers — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Yemen: War Crimes 10 Sep 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what the Government's position is on the view of the UN Human Rights Council Group of Eminent Experts that individuals in the Government and the coalition, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, may have conducted attacks in violation of the principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution that may...

• Written Answers — Department for International Development: Yemen: Military Intervention 10 Sep 2018

  To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment she has made of the effect on humanitarian access after military operations in Saada in August 2018.

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Profile

Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @vincecable
• https://facebook.com/VinceCableForTwickenham

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Treasury
• Trade and Industry
• Health
• Home Department
• Defence
• Departmental Staff
• IT Projects
• Ascension Island
• Secondments
• Asbestos

Currently held offices

• Leader of the Liberal Democrats (since 20 Jul 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury) (16 Jun 2017 to 20 Jul 2017)
• The Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (12 May 2010 to 8 May 2015)
• Acting Leader, Liberal Democrats (15 Oct 2007 to 18 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (1 Jul 2003 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Treasury Sub-Committee (31 Jul 1998 to 22 Nov 1999)
• Member, Treasury Committee (31 Jul 1998 to 22 Nov 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) (10 Jan 1997 to 1 Jul 2003)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) (1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Toby Jessel
• Roger Cooke
• Edward Keeling
• Alfred Critchley
• Hylton Murray-Philipson
• John Ferguson
• William Joynson-Hicks

Future MPs in this constituency

• Tania Mathias

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (0 out of 12)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (0 out of 14)
• Finance Bill Committee (0 out of 18)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (0 out of 24)
• Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Finance Bill Committee (2 out of 14)
• Planning-gain Supplement (Preparations) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Financial Mutuals Arrangements Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Regulation of Financial Services (Land Transactions) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Retirement Income Reform Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Minimum Wage (Enforcement Notices) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Copyright, etc. and Trade Marks (Offences and Enforcement) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Pension Annuities (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Home Energy Conservation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Enterprise Bill Committee (15 out of 19)
• Export Control Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Industrial and Provident Societies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 80 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Vincent Cable’s speeches
• Has received answers to 134 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 66.95% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 35 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 168 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Vincent Cable’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1356 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)