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.

• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2016
• Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010
• Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016
• Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2016
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013
• Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016

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 never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 23 May 2018

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Parliamentary approval of the outcome of negotiations with the EU 20 Jun 2018

  There are only two issues that come out of this debate. The first is about honour. The right hon. and learned Member for Beaconsfield (Mr Grieve) tried to ensure that he got a deal from the Prime Minister. He went with other Members to negotiate with her and she made a promise to him about an amendment, but that promise was not necessarily fulfilled in the interpretation of the Members who...

• European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 12 Jun 2018

  The right hon. Member for Broxtowe (Anna Soubry) has spoken with passion and clarity, and above all she has spoken about courage and about putting our country first. I should like to pay particular tribute to the hon. Member for Bracknell (Dr Lee), who has done exactly that today. This involved personal sacrifice—and who knows what the electorate might do in the future—but he is...

• European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: Repeal of the European Communities Act 1972 12 Jun 2018

  No, I am not going to give way. There are lots of others who want to speak—[Interruption.] No, sit down. If the Government were to accept the amendment, and if the House were to approve that—as it would, because this would be done by consensus—that issue would then go to the House of Lords. Through the discussions that would subsequently take place there, it might be amended...

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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 BILL Committee (15 out of 16)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• 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)
• 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)
• 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 66 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 82.45% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below 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.
• 84 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Chris Leslie’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1233 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)