Chris Leslie’s voting in Parliament

Chris Leslie is a Labour/Co-operative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour/Co-operative MPs.

This is a selection of Chris Leslie’s votes.

• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2016
• Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 18 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2015
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, between 2010–2016
• Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 42 votes against, 10 absences, between 2014–2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 44 votes for, 7 votes against, 29 absences, between 2010–2018

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

Chris Leslie has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Treasury: Infrastructure: East Midlands 11 Sep 2018

  Does the Minister accept that crucial investment from the European Investment Bank and the European regional development fund recently underpinned the midlands engine investment fund and that a hard Brexit risks pulling the rug from underneath many critical investment projects? He knows in his heart that a “cake and eat it” Brexit is a pure delusion and that his European Research...

• Salisbury Update 5 Sep 2018

  Given the extraordinary trail of evidence that the Prime Minister has shared with the House today, and the number of communities affected, is it not all the more important that everyone in all corners of the Chamber should express their total faith and confidence in the police and the security forces? We do not do that simply so that we can pay lip service to them or thank them; expressing...

• HMP Birmingham 4 Sep 2018

  The Minister has already made reference to the situation at Nottingham Prison, in my constituency. For at least the past year, it has been going through considerable challenges, not only with deaths in custody, but with endemic psychoactive substance misuse. Will he explain and put a timeline on the interventions that he is making and on when we will be able to see some improvements in...

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for Nottingham East

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

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015

Also represented Shipley

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @ChrisLeslieMP
• https://facebook.com/ChrisLeslieMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Chris Leslie campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Treasury
• Communities and Local Government
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Education
• Health
• Procurement
• Public Expenditure
• Training
• Bank Services
• Consultants

Currently held offices

• Member, International Trade Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, International Trade Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (8 May 2015 to 14 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (7 Oct 2013 to 8 May 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Treasury) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Constitutional Affairs) (13 Jun 2003 to 5 May 2005)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (29 May 2002 to 13 Jun 2003)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (11 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (25 Jul 1997 to 5 Nov 1998)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• John Heppell
• Michael Knowles
• Jack Dunnett
• James Harrison
• Louis Gluckstein
• William Birkett
• Clement Brocklebank
• William Birkett
• John Houfton
• John Rees
• James Morrison
• Henry Cotton
• Edward Bond
• Arnold Morley

Future MPs in this constituency

• John Heppell

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• FINANCE BILL Committee (15 out of 16)
• Public Service Pensions Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL Committee (4 out of 4)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
• Courts Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Regional Assemblies (Preparations) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• European Parliamentary and Local Elections (Pilots) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Local Government Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• Civil Defence (Grant) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 74 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Chris Leslie’s speeches
• Has received answers to 7 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 79.92% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 20 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 83 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Chris Leslie’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1243 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)