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.

On TheyWorkForYou, we create voting summaries that group a set of decisions together, show how an MP has generally voted on a set of related votes, and if they differ from their party.

You can read more about our process, the kinds of votes we include, how we compare MPs to parties, and why we think this is important.

Below are summaries of how Andrew George has voted on key issues, grouped by policy area (randomly ordered).

This page shows relevant votes while Andrew George has been in Parliament, you can also view a summary just for the current Parliament.

Andrew George’s voting in Parliament

Andrew George is a Liberal Democrat MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Liberal Democrat MPs.

Where MPs differ is either because they have made a decision not to follow the party whip (rebelling), or where they have differed from the majority of their colleagues in a free vote.

Andrew George sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%) raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, 1 abstention, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, 1 abstention, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.

In the last year, Andrew George has an alignment score of 100% with other MPs of their party (over 329 votes). Find out more.

How Andrew George voted on Justice #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) reducing (for some kinds of offenders) the minimum detention requirement before release to reduce pressure on prison capacity. Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 51%).
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) proscribing Palestine Action, Maniacs Murder Cult, and Russian Imperial Movement as terrorist groups Details 1 abstention, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).

Last updated: 2 July 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Almost always voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 15 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2013 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%) stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 6 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%).
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 3 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for creating a new regulator for English Football Show votes 3 votes for, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 8 July 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against introducing ID cards Show votes 12 votes against, between 2004 and 2006. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008 and 2009. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Almost always voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes 1 vote for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002 and 2007. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 3 votes for, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2009 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.

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

How Andrew George voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) measures to prevent climate change Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2000 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 66%).
• Consistently voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 6 votes for, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 3 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes 1 vote for, in 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 2 April 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2004 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 6 votes for, 2 absences, 1 abstention, between 2008 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 17 votes for, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 2 votes against, between 2012 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 6 votes for, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax) Show votes 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes 4 votes for, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 6 votes for, between 2011 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for increasing stamp duty Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Voted against increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) increasing capital gains tax Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
• Consistently voted against charging VAT on private school fees Show votes 3 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 25 March 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 9 absences, 1 abstention, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%) raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, 1 abstention, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes 4 votes for, in 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes 3 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for increasing the state pension age Show votes 2 votes for, in 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted against means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted against.
• Voted against more powers to investigate welfare fraud, including requiring banks to monitor accounts of welfare recipients Show votes 1 vote against, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted against reducing the health top-up for new universal credit claims, while increasing the rate of UC standard allowance. Show votes 3 votes against, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 9 July 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, between 2003 and 2009. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes against, between 2007 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes against, between 2002 and 2003. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 15 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2006 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 54%).
• Consistently voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 1 vote against, between 2010 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 1 vote for, in 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.

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

How Andrew George voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 4 votes against, 1 absence, in 2003. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 3 absences, between 1999 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 2 votes for, between 1997 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 60%). 🗳️ This policy contains a free vote (learn more).
• Voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 1 vote for, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2007 and 2008. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 20 June 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for increasing stamp duty Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for more rights for tenants and regulation on landlords Show votes 2 votes for, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 14 January 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 4 votes against, between 1997 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 69%) greater autonomy for schools Show votes 9 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 1998 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote against, in 2010. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 58%).
• Generally voted for academy schools Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for nationalising teacher pay and the curriculum for academies, tightening child-protection duties, free breakfast clubs (Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill). Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 18 March 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) greater regulation of gambling Show votes 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
• Consistently voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 10 votes against, between 2001 and 2010. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 2 votes for, between 2009 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 2 votes for, 3 absences, in 2010. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 43 votes for, 4 votes against, 10 absences, 1 abstention, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote against, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%) restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 4 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 5 votes for, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Show votes 1 vote against, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against speeding up nationwide infrastructure consents and opposing local veto powers over large energy schemes Show votes 2 votes against, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 10 June 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 3 absences, between 2003 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 3 absences, between 1999 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 48%).
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, 1 abstention, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 47%). Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%) greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 4 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 3 votes for, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 57%) more powers for local councils Show votes 8 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 41%).
• Consistently voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 3 votes for, between 2010 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 7 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.

Last updated: 3 December 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 3 absences, between 1999 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for measures that increased LGBT+ rights and social equality. Show votes 7 votes for, 3 absences, between 1998 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for the hunting ban Show votes 2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2002 and 2004. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%).
• Consistently voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 5 votes for, between 2004 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 7 votes for, 1 absence, between 2009 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 2 votes for, between 1997 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 60%). 🗳️ This policy contains a free vote (learn more).

Last updated: 20 June 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Andrew George voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 6 votes for, between 2010 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for a publicly owned railway system Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, between 2014 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
• Voted for increasing local council power over bus services Show votes 1 vote for, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 10 September 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.