Chris Leslie, former MP, Nottingham East

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A selection of Chris Leslie’s votes

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Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016.
Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 11 votes for, 5 votes against, between 1997–2017.
Almost always voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2004–2011.
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 18 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2019.

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.

Recent appearances

Early Parliamentary General Election Bill: Early parliamentary general election 29 Oct 2019

On a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was hoping to move my manuscript amendment on Report. If the Bill has been amended, it should be reported to the House, and therefore I would like to move the manuscript amendment standing in my name.
Early Parliamentary General Election Bill: Early parliamentary general election 29 Oct 2019

No, Madam Deputy Speaker. Now that the Bill has exited Committee, it is to be reported to the House. I have tabled a manuscript amendment for Report and should now like to move it.
Business of the House 28 Oct 2019

In a supreme act of petulance, even though the Leader of the House and the Government got the Second Reading they so craved, they are now deciding that they are so fed up with this—their determination to put a border in the Irish sea is such—that they are just going to ram this Bill through in extra-unusual, atypical time when there is no time pressure requiring them to do so. Will we be...

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Profile

Former Independent MP for Nottingham East

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

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015; Labour/Co-operative until 17 Feb 2019

Also represented Shipley

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Topics of interest

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

Treasury
Business
Innovation and Skills
Communities and Local Government
Education
Health
Procurement
Public Expenditure
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Other offices held in the past

Member, International Trade Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 8 May 2019)
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

Future MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
Finance Bill Committee (3 out of 5)
FINANCE BILL Committee (15 out of 16)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
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)
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)
Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Inquiries Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims Bill Committee (6 out of 10)
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)
Courts Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Civil Defence (Grant) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Name of donor: Bindmans LLP
Address of donor: 236 Grays Inn Rd, London WC1X 8HB

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services with a value of £6,091, in connection with the Wightman case. Additional benefits will be registered when the costs are available.

Date received: 11 January 2018 to 30 April 2018

Date accepted: 11 January 2018

Donor status: limited liability partnership

(Registered 08 January 2019)

Name of donor: Harper Macleod LLP
Address of donor: Citypoint, 65 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh EH12 5HD

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services with a value of £8,184, in connection with the Wightman case. Additional benefits will be registered when the costs are available.

Date received: 11 January 2018 to 30 April 2018

Date accepted: 11 January 2018

Donor status: limited liability partnership

(Registered 08 January 2019)

Name of donor: Morag Ross QC
Address of donor: Axiom Advocates, Advocates Library, Parliament House, Edinburgh EH1 1RF

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services with a value of £8,084, in connection with the Wightman case. Additional benefits will be registered when the costs are available.

Date received: 11 January 2018 to 30 April 2018

Date accepted: 11 January 2018

Donor status: individual

(Registered 08 January 2019)

Name of donor: Gerry Facenna QC
Address of donor: 1 and 2 Raymond Buildings, Grays Inn, London WC1R 5NR

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services with a value of £7,230, in connection with the Wightman case. Additional benefits will be registered when the costs are available.

Date received: 11 January 2018 to 30 April 2018

Date accepted: 11 January 2018

Donor status: individual

(Registered 08 January 2019)

Name of donor: Anneli Howard
Address of donor: 1 and 2 Raymond Buildings, Grays Inn, London WC1R 5NR

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Legal services with a value of £1,821, in connection with the Wightman case. Additional benefits will be registered when the costs are available.

Date received: 11 January 2018 to 30 April 2018

Date accepted: 11 January 2018

Donor status: individual

(Registered 08 January 2019)

Name of donor: UK-EU Open Policy Ltd
Address of donor: International House, 24 Holborn Viaduct, London EC1A 2NB

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,774 towards court fees, travel expenses and overnight costs in connection with the Wightman case

Date received: 21 August 2018 to 23 December 2018

Date accepted: 23 December 2018

Donor status: company, registration 10436078

(Registered 08 January 2019)

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Terraced house in London: (i) and (ii). (Registered 12 August 2013)

8. Miscellaneous

I have also received legal services, yet to be costed, from Stephen Donnelly of AM Advocates, Advocates Library, Parliament House, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF. These were in connection with the Wightman case. (Registered 28 January 2019)

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Chris Leslie