Geoffrey Clifton-Brown’s voting in Parliament

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Geoffrey Clifton-Brown’s votes.

• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 7 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2016
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 15 votes for, 5 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2015
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010

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Geoffrey Clifton-Brown has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Public Bill Committee: Overseas Electors Bill: Report on the effects on processes for controlling political party donations 31 Oct 2018

  The Bill provides a lot of flexibility in regulations and guidelines. While I take with absolute sincerity what the Opposition spokesperson said, particularly in relation to the activities of certain sovereign powers, I am sure he would agree that those activities are constantly changing. What we want is a Government who monitor what is going on very carefully, through whatever agencies they...

• Budget Resolutions - Income Tax (Charge) 30 Oct 2018

  I am grateful to have caught your eye in this important Budget debate, Mr Deputy Speaker. I would like to begin by welcoming the Chancellor’s statement and recognising that UK public finances are in a much better shape than they were. Despite the narrative of negativity from the Opposition, the economic facts demonstrate a much more positive reality. I thought the Opposition might...

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Profile

Conservative MP for The Cotswolds

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Also represented Cotswold; Cirencester and Tewkesbury

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• https://facebook.com/geoffreycliftonbrown

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Geoffrey Clifton-Brown campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• International Development
• Deputy Prime Minister
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Transport
• Local Government and the Regions
• Afghanistan
• Sudan
• Nepal
• High Speed 2 Railway Line
• Parliamentary Questions

Currently held offices

• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (since 30 Oct 2017)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) Committee (7 Jul 2015 to 22 Feb 2016)
• Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 14 Nov 2011)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Committee of Selection (23 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Committee of Selection (21 Jun 2010 to 23 Jun 2010)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (27 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for International Development (2 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (8 Dec 2005 to 2 Jul 2007)
• Member, Committee of Selection (27 Sep 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Finance and Services Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) (10 May 2005 to 8 Dec 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (1 Dec 2001 to 1 Jul 2004)
• Member, Administration Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 12 Nov 2001)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (1 Jan 2001 to 31 Jul 2001)
• Member, Broadcasting Committee (1 Jun 2000 to 1 Jun 2001)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 Jan 1999 to 1 Jan 2001)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (25 Jul 1997 to 2 Jul 1999)
• Member, Environment Committee (27 Apr 1992 to 21 Mar 1997)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Overseas Electors Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Kew Gardens (Leases) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Identity Cards Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Fire and Rescue Services Bill Committee (1 out of 11)
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (7 out of 10)
• Gambling Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Planning and Compulsory Purchase Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Local Government Bill Committee (10 out of 14)
• Planning and Compulsory Purchase (Re-committed) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Homelessness Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Homes Bill Committee (10 out of 12)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Geoffrey Clifton-Brown’s speeches
• Has received answers to 7 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 91.34% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 7 annotations on this MP’s speeches — 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.
• 115 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Geoffrey Clifton-Brown’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1193 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)