Caroline Flint

Former Labour MP for Don Valley

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Investigations into the Iraq War

A number of votes were held relating to holding investigations into the US led invasion of Iraq in 2003.

Photo: UK Ministry of Defence

Caroline Flint consistently voted against investigations into the Iraq war

TheyWorkForYou has automatically calculated this MP’s stance based on all of their votes on the topic. You can browse the source data on PublicWhip.org.uk.

Major votes

  • On 30 Nov 2016: Caroline Flint voted against an investigation into the contrast between public statements and private actions in the run up to the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Caroline Flint voted against the principle that there should be an inquiry into the Iraq War by an independent committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Caroline Flint voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by a select committee of Privy Counsellors. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2006: Caroline Flint voted against a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Caroline Flint voted against a comprehensive independent judicial inquiry into the Iraq war. Show vote
  • On 22 Oct 2003: Caroline Flint voted against a further inquiry into the war in Iraq. Show vote

Scoring Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No scoring agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

Minor votes

  • On 24 Jun 2009: Caroline Flint voted to welcome an inquiry into the Iraq war and to commend the proposal to hold as much of it as possible in public. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Caroline Flint voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy counsellors. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2009: Caroline Flint voted against holding a further inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Caroline Flint voted against an inquiry into the Iraq war by an independent committee of privy councillors. In a subsequent vote was held the majority of MPs voted against holding an inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2008: Caroline Flint voted against holding an inquiry into the Iraq war at this time but to agree a time will come when an inquiry is appropriate. Show vote
  • On 11 Jun 2007: Caroline Flint voted against holding an inquiry into the Iraq war at this time. Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2004: Caroline Flint voted against the publication of the Attorney-General's advice on the legality of the war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 16 Jul 2003: Caroline Flint voted against a judicial inquiry into the decision to go to war in Iraq. Show vote
  • On 4 Jun 2003: Caroline Flint voted against an independent inquiry into the handling of intelligence on Iraqi weapons of mass destruction. A subsequent motion noted the Intelligence and Security Committee is the appropriate body to carry out any inquiry. Show vote

Informative Agreements

Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.

This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.

No informative agreements are part of this policy while this member was elected.

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