Maria Eagle’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Maria Eagle’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 47 votes against, 16 absences, between 2014–2022.
• Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 17 votes against, 9 absences, between 2010–2022.
• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 13 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2016.

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

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

Maria Eagle has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 24 Mar 2023

  Multi-Storey Car Parks (Safety) Bill: Second Reading – Maria Eagle. Private Members' Bills

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 24 Mar 2023

  Public Advocate (No. 2) Bill: Adjourned debate on Second Reading [15 July 2022] – Maria Eagle. Private Members' Bills

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Profile

Labour MP for Garston and Halewood

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

Also represented Liverpool, Garston

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

Social Media

• @meaglemp
• https://facebook.com/Maria-Eagle-103693786335432

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Maria Eagle campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Transport
• Ministry of Defence
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Departmental Travel
• West Coast Railway Line: Franchises
• Travel
• High Speed 2 Railway Line
• Departmental Public Transport

Currently held offices

• Member, National Security Bill Committee (since 29 Jun 2022)
• Member, British Sign Language Bill Committee (since 9 Feb 2022)
• Member, Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament (since 9 Feb 2022)
• Member, Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill Committee (since 8 Dec 2021)
• Member, Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] Committee (since 1 Dec 2021)
• Member, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (England and Wales) Committee (since 27 Oct 2021)
• Member, Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act (since 10 Nov 2020)
• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (since 6 Jul 2020)
• Member, Justice Committee (since 2 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (12 May 2021 to 24 Jun 2021)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (5 Jan 2016 to 27 Jun 2016)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (14 Sep 2015 to 5 Jan 2016)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (7 Oct 2013 to 14 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Shadow Solicitor General (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Equalities Office) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Justice) (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
• Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) (also in Government Equalities Office) (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Minister of State (Government Equalities Office) (also in the Ministry of Justice) (9 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Government Equalities office) (also in the Ministry of Justice) (5 Oct 2008 to 9 Jun 2009)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (2 Jul 2007 to 9 Jun 2009)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) (5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) (Children and Families) (10 May 2005 to 5 May 2006)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (11 Jun 2001 to 10 May 2005)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (25 Jul 1997 to 29 Nov 1999)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• National Security Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• British Sign Language Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill Committee (14 out of 20)
• Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Equality Bill Committee (2 out of 20)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
• Childcare Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Children and Adoption Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
• Gender Recognition Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• State Pension Credit Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Deceased Fathers) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Tobacco Advertising and Promotion Bill Committee (5 out of 7)