Voting summaries

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Tim Loughton’s voting in Parliament

Tim Loughton was previously a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues would have followed instructions from their party and voted the same way as Conservative MPs.

However, Tim Loughton sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Tim Loughton generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2019.
• Tim Loughton generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion; comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against. Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2023.
• Tim Loughton generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure; comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for. Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 6 absences, between 2014–2021.

Tim Loughton has sometimes rebelled against their party in their last parliament. Find out more.

How Tim Loughton voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 1997–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 3 votes for, 7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2009–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2006–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Generally voted against the hunting ban Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2003–2004. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against equal gay rights Show votes 3 votes for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.

Last updated: 1 March 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2006–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 11 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Consistently voted against restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2023. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 1997–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.

Last updated: 7 March 2023. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 16 votes for, 51 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2003–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes 1 vote for, 12 votes against, 3 absences, between 2017–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2017–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2014–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 5 votes for, 10 votes against, between 2020–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Almost always voted against UK membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against more proscriptive planning laws Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted against stronger fire safety measures Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, in 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted for phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 20 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 12 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 29 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2013–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for increasing the state pension age Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against introducing ID cards Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2009–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 23 votes for, 8 votes against, 7 absences, between 2002–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 22 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2008–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2014–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2016–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 25 March 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax) Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes 6 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2011–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Has never voted in a major vote about automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
• Consistently voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2012.
• Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2008–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for reducing capital gains tax Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 18 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2023. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 27 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010–2017. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 12 March 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 agreements for, between 2021–2023. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against more powers for local councils Show votes 7 votes for, 14 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against a lower voting age Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 4 votes for, 40 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Consistently voted for photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2021–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, between 2007–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2007–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 16 votes against, 7 absences, between 2017–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
• Has never voted on a transparent Parliament Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2007.
• Consistently voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2012–2019.
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 2 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 16 January 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2010. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for academy schools Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 1998–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 21 February 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2018. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 6 absences, between 2014–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 24 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 9 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2011–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2020–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 2 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2001–2005. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Has never voted in a major vote about restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2014.
• Generally voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes 6 votes for, 4 votes against, 4 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 10 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2004–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2014–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 48 votes for, 4 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 26 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Almost always voted against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, between 2018–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2012–2018. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted against improving air quality Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Generally voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 6 absences, between 2014–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 8 votes for, 22 votes against, 1 agreement for, between 2008–2024. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against improving biodiversity Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against improving environmental water quality Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 20 February 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Tim Loughton voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against a publicly owned railway system Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2014–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 21 September 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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