As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
John Martin McDonnell’s voting in Parliament
John Martin McDonnell is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.
However, John Martin McDonnell sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against introducing foundation hospitals; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2003. Labour, 9 votes, in 2003
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted for investigations into the Iraq war; most current Labour MPs almost always voted against. Show votes
9 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2003–2016. Labour, 20 votes, between 2003–2016
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016. Labour, 11 votes, between 2000–2019
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against the Iraq war; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2002–2003. Labour, 6 votes, between 2002–2003
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against introducing ID cards; most current Labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
6 votes for, 13 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2006. Labour, 25 votes, between 2004–2006
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John Martin McDonnell almost always voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws; most current Labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
3 votes for, 45 votes against, 22 absences, between 2001–2010. Labour, 81 votes, between 2001–2010
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests; most current Labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2008–2009. Labour, 5 votes, between 2008–2009
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2009–2016. Labour, 9 votes, between 2009–2016
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against new high speed rail infrastructure; most current Labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2013–2019. Labour, 9 votes, between 2013–2019
We have lots more plain English analysis of John Martin McDonnell’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit John Martin McDonnell’s full vote analysis page for more.
John Martin McDonnell has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, whether his Department plans to undertake an investigation into the fire at the National Grid facility in Sellindge, Kent; and if he will make a statement.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will publish details of the (a) meetings that Ministers in his Department have held with representatives of Ofgem in the last 12 months and (b) primary matter that was discussed at each of those meetings.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, what estimate he has made of the number of households in fuel poverty; and what forecast he has made of the number of households in fuel poverty in 2022-23.
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Profile
Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington
Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
John Martin McDonnell campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Transport
- Justice
- Home Department
- Treasury
- Communities and Local Government
- Departmental Pay
- Fire Services
- National Offender Management Service
- Departmental Sustainable Development
- Tonnage Tax
Currently held offices
- Member, Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee (since 7 Sep 2021)
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (since 22 Feb 2021)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (14 Sep 2015 to 5 Apr 2020)
- Member, Justice Committee (25 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (17 Oct 2001 to 14 Nov 2002)
- Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 11 Apr 2002)
- Member, Deregulation Committee (19 Mar 1999 to 11 May 2001)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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