David Crausby’s voting in Parliament

David Crausby is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

However, David Crausby sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• David Crausby generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex, while most Labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
• David Crausby almost always voted against the Iraq war, while most Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
• David Crausby generally voted for a statutory register of lobbyists, while most Labour MPs generally voted against. Show votes

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

David Crausby has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act: [5th Allotted Day] 9 Jan 2019

  I was actively involved in the “Get Britain Out” campaign in the referendum in 1975. I was on the wrong side of that referendum when I voted to leave, and I was on the wrong side of the next one, 41 years later, when I voted to remain. In the meantime, the British people changed their minds in one direction, and I changed my mind in the other. At the same time, mainstream politics, and...

• Gender Pay Gap 5 Dec 2018

  In a one-hour debate, the mover of the motion gets the opportunity at the end to briefly wind up. I would appreciate it if the Front Benchers would give the hon. Lady that opportunity.

• Gender Pay Gap 5 Dec 2018

  I want to get to the Front Benchers by 5 o’clock. There is only one Member standing, but there is not much time in a one-hour debate.

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Profile

Labour MP for Bolton North East

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @DavidCrausby
• https://facebook.com/david.crausby.mp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

David Crausby campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Work and Pensions
• Home Department
• Defence
• Transport
• Fluoridation
• Fluoride: Drinking Water
• Departmental Early Retirement
• Housing Benefit
• Dental Services: Bolton

Currently held offices

• Member, Panel of Chairs (since 22 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) Committee (7 Jul 2015 to 22 Feb 2016)
• Member, Panel of Chairs (21 Jun 2010 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, North West Regional Select Committee (10 Mar 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, North West Regional Select Committee (3 Mar 2009 to 10 Mar 2009)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee) (10 Mar 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Defence Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Social Security Committee (6 Dec 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Administration Committee (28 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Peter Thurnham

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Chairman, Fisheries Bill Committee (0 out of 11)
• Chairman, Trade Bill Committee (0 out of 8)
• Chairman, Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
• Chairman, International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Chairman, Modern Slavery Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
• Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Committee (7 out of 13)
• Chairman, FINANCE BILL Committee (6 out of 16)
• Chairman, PARTNERSHIPS (PROSECUTION) (SCOTLAND) BILL [LORDS] Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, Trusts (Capital and Income) Bill [LORDS] Committee (0 out of 1)
• Chairman, FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL Committee (2 out of 4)
• Chairman, Justice and Security Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Chairman, Energy Bill Committee (4 out of 8)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Christmas Day (Trading) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Extradition Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Licensing Bill Committee (17 out of 17)
• Commonhold & Leasehold Reform Bill Committee (6 out of 8)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 14 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all David Crausby’s speeches
• Has received answers to 78 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 42.61% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 82 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)