Jim Cunningham, former MP, Coventry South

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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A selection of Jim Cunningham’s votes

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Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 9 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 1997–2017.
Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, 6 absences, between 2003–2016.

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

Recent appearances

Intelligence and Security Committee Report on Russia 5 Nov 2019

Congratulations on your election, Mr Speaker. I have noted that two or three times the Minister has said that there has been no successful penetration into the British electoral system. Does that imply that there has been unsuccessful penetration into the electoral system, and is that one of the reasons why the report has not been published?
Written Answers — Home Office: Drugs: Misuse 5 Nov 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to introduce drug consumption rooms.
Written Answers — Home Office: Knives: Crime 5 Nov 2019

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the efficacy of police stop and search powers in reducing knife crime.

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Profile

Former Labour MP for Coventry South

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

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Also represented Coventry South East

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Topics of interest

Jim Cunningham campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Health
Department for Education
Home Department
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Work and Pensions
Iraq
Apprentices
Domestic Violence
Cancer
Housing

Other offices held in the past

Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Member, Standards and Privileges Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 22 Nov 2010)
PPS (Mr Mike O'Brien, Minister of State), Department for Energy and Climate Change (16 Oct 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
PPS (Mr Mike O'Brien, Minister of State), Department for Work and Pensions (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Oct 2008)
PPS (Mr Mike O'Brien, Solicitor General), Law Officers' Department (10 Nov 2005 to 28 Jun 2007)
Member, Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 5 Dec 2005)
Member, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 Nov 2006)
Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (28 Jan 2003 to 11 Jul 2005)
Member, Panel of Chairs (1 Jan 1998 to 1 Jan 2001)
Member, Trade & Industry Committee (9 Jul 1997 to 11 May 2001)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (23 Feb 1994 to 21 Mar 1997)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Zarah Sultana

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Parking Places (Variation of Charges) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Coinage (Measurement) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Health Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
Pensions Bill Committee (19 out of 20)
Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
International Development (Reporting and Transparency) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Fraud Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Pensions Bill Committee (18 out of 22)
Finance Bill Committee (12 out of 16)
Finance Bill Committee (13 out of 16)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

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