Voting summaries

MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives. One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.

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David Curry’s voting in Parliament

David Curry was previously a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues would have followed instructions from their party and voted the same way as Conservative MPs.

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

• David Curry consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007.
• David Curry generally voted for equal gay rights; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1998–2007.
• David Curry generally voted for smoking bans; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2006.
• David Curry generally voted for more EU integration; comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against. Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2007–2009.
• David Curry consistently voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2008.

David Curry has sometimes rebelled against their party in their last parliament. Find out more.

How David Curry voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Has never voted in a major vote about measures to prevent climate change Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2008.

Last updated: 20 February 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Has never voted on allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 1997.
• Consistently voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2008. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2002–2005. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against introducing ID cards Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Has never voted on requiring the mass retention of information about communications Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2009.
• Generally voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 17 January 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Has never voted in a major vote about encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2008.
• Has never voted on automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.

Last updated: 6 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2007. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2005.
• Has never voted in a major vote about a transparent Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2007.

Last updated: 12 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for greater regulation of gambling Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2004–2007.
• Generally voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 2 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2001–2005. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 8 January 2014. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1998–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2004. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 21 February 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Has never voted on replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2007.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Curry voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against the hunting ban Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2004. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Has never voted on allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 1997.
• Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 1998–2007. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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