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 a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 42 votes against, 10 absences, between 2014–2016
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2004–2011
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 11 votes for, 5 votes against, between 1997–2017
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2016

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: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Leaving the EU 14 Jan 2019

  To be clear on the Prime Minister’s strategy, she is asking us to trust her and agree to get past exit day before we even start to negotiate the whole future relationship between the EU and the UK. Does she not accept that that would be a massive leap in the dark? Anything could happen in that two-year period. For example, who will be her successor concluding those negotiations?

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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
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

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)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• 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)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Consumer Insurance (Disclosure and Representations) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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)
• Inquiries Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
• Local Government Bill Committee (8 out of 14)
• 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)
• 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 69 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Chris Leslie’s speeches
• Has received answers to 5 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 81.57% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 86 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Chris Leslie’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1253 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)