Harriet Harman’s voting in Parliament

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

However, Harriet Harman sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Harriet Harman generally voted against greater regulation of gambling; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes 2 votes for, 8 votes against, 5 absences, between 2005–2014. Labour, 16 votes, between 2004–2014
• Harriet Harman generally voted for a transparent Parliament; most current Labour MPs generally voted against. Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2007–2009. Labour, 11 votes, between 2007–2009

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

Harriet Harman has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Musicians: Visas and Work Permits 1 Mar 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment he has made of the effect of additional visa and work permit restrictions on the (i) number and (ii) proportion of UK music performers who perform in Europe.

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Musicians: Visas and Work Permits 1 Mar 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether his Department has made an assessment of the effect on the development of UK artists of touring in the EU.

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Musicians: Visas and Work Permits 1 Mar 2021

  To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, whether he plans to make an assessment of the potential merits of additional export support to the UK music industry as a result of new restrictions on musicians seeking to tour the EU.

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Profile

Labour MP for Camberwell and Peckham

Entered the House of Commons on 28 October 1982 — unknown

Also represented Peckham; Southwark Peckham

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

Social Media

• @HarrietHarman

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Harriet Harman campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• International Development
• Home Office
• Culture Media and Sport
• Department for Transport
• Ministry of Justice
• Overseas Aid
• Rape: Trials
• Arts
• London Bridge Station
• Housing Benefit: Social Rented Housing

Currently held offices

• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (since 20 May 2020)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (since 4 Mar 2020)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (since 4 Mar 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (4 Mar 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (4 Mar 2020 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (4 Mar 2020 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (4 Mar 2020 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (2 Mar 2020 to 4 Mar 2020)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (6 Nov 2019 to 4 Mar 2020)
• Member, Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system (13 Feb 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (1 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (1 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (30 Oct 2017 to 1 Nov 2017)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (3 May 2017 to 4 Mar 2020)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (29 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (29 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Chair, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (29 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (28 Oct 2015 to 29 Oct 2015)
• Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition (8 May 2015 to 12 Sep 2015)
• Leader of the Labour Party (8 May 2015 to 12 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (7 Oct 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow Secretary of State for International Development (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Shadow Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (25 Sep 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (25 Sep 2010 to 8 May 2015)
• Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition (12 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010)
• Acting Leader of the Opposition (12 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010)
• Leader of the Labour Party (12 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010)
• Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (28 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Minister of State (Government Equalities Office) (12 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Chair, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (10 Oct 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Modernisation of the House of Commons Committee (26 Jul 2007 to 10 Oct 2007)
• Member, Members Estimate Committee (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• The Leader of the House of Commons (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Party Chair, Labour Party (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (9 May 2007 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Minister of State (Department of Constitutional Affairs) (10 May 2005 to 8 May 2007)
• Solicitor General (Law Officers) (11 Jun 2001 to 10 May 2005)
• Secretary of State for Social Security and Minister for Women (1 May 1997 to 27 Jul 1998)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (1 Jul 1996 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Health (1 Jul 1995 to 1 Jul 1996)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (22 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
• Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee (1 Jul 1993 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (20 Jul 1992 to 22 Jul 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Health) (1 Jun 1987 to 1 Jun 1992)
• Shadow Minister (Health) (1 Jun 1984 to 1 Jun 1987)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Electoral Administration Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
• Criminal Justice Bill Committee (28 out of 32)
• Sexual Offences Bill Committee (9 out of 10)