Voting record - Gordon Prentice, former MP, Pendle

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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How Gordon Prentice voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

Generally voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 3 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (19 votes, between 2003–2009).
Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 40 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2006–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (50 votes, between 2006–2009).
Almost always voted against the Iraq war Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, between 2002–2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2002–2003).
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, between 2000–2007).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Gordon Prentice’s position on a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2008.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Gordon Prentice’s position on strengthening the Military Covenant. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Consistently voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2002–2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (7 votes, between 2001–2003).

Last updated: 15 July 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Health #

Almost always voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, in 2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, in 2003).
Has never voted on allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 1997.
Almost always voted for smoking bans Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (8 votes, between 1999–2006).

Last updated: 11 September 2015. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Environmental Issues #

Generally voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 7 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2000–2009. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (22 votes, between 2000–2009).

Last updated: 12 October 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Constitutional Reform #

Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2003–2007. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (11 votes, between 2003–2007).
Generally voted against a transparent Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 7 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2005.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Gordon Prentice’s position on a more proportional system for electing MPs. Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 1999–2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, between 1999–2007).

Last updated: 20 January 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

Generally voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 40 votes for, 12 votes against, 17 absences, between 2001–2010. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (80 votes, between 2001–2010).
Voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (3 votes, between 2008–2009).
Voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2005–2008. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (9 votes, between 2004–2008).

Last updated: 8 January 2014. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Taxation and Employment #

Voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2010).
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2003–2010).
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2008).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Gordon Prentice’s position on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008.
Voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2010).

Last updated: 25 June 2019. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Education #

Generally voted against university tuition fees Show votes 7 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2004. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (17 votes, between 1997–2004).
Almost always voted against greater autonomy for schools Show votes 1 vote for, 13 votes against, 3 absences, between 1998–2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (22 votes, between 1998–2006).

Last updated: 29 June 2017. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

Generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, in 2009).
Has never voted on allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 1997.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Gordon Prentice’s position on allowing marriage between two people of same sex. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2004.
Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes 16 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2008. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (20 votes, between 1998–2008).
Almost always voted for smoking bans Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 1999–2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (8 votes, between 1999–2006).
Consistently voted for the hunting ban Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2003–2004. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (7 votes, between 2002–2004).

Last updated: 18 July 2019. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gordon Prentice voted on Home Affairs #

Almost always voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2008–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2008–2009).
Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes 18 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2004–2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (25 votes, between 2004–2006).
Has never voted on requiring the mass retention of information about communications Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2009.
Consistently voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 16 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2002–2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (25 votes, between 2002–2007).

Last updated: 30 June 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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