Bob Russell, former MP, Colchester

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A selection of Bob Russell’s votes

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Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 14 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 abstention, 2 absences, between 2008–2013.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Generally voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2015.
Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 21 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 abstention, 5 absences, between 2010–2015.
Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 10 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2003–2012.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Bob Russell’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Bob Russell’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Oral Answers to Questions — Business, Innovation and Skills: Topical Questions 26 Mar 2015

I pay tribute to my right hon. Friend for his excellent stewardship of the Department over the past five years. Greater attention must be given to Britain’s defence industry when placing orders. Price and competition are all very well, but in the defence interests of the UK, and to support the skilled jobs we have, does he agree that in a changing world we should not put at risk the skills,...
Written Answers — HM Treasury: Broadband: VAT 26 Mar 2015

To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will make it his policy to exempt community groups, charities and other not-for-profit organisations from the requirement to pay VAT on the installation of government-funded high-speed broadband cabinets; and if he will make a statement.
Oral Answers to Questions — Cabinet Office: Building Workers: Shrewsbury 25 Mar 2015

The hon. Member for Blaydon (Mr Anderson) asked a serious question. This was an establishment stitch-up 42 years ago, and for 42 years it has been an establishment cover-up. Does the Minister not realise that there cannot possibly be any state security reasons why the records of an industrial dispute should not be made public?

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Former Liberal Democrat MP for Colchester

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

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Expenses

Topics of interest

Defence
Health
Home Department
Transport
Culture Media and Sport
Ministerial Travel
Armed Forces: Housing
Lighting
Colchester Garrison
Israel

Other offices held in the past

Member, Defence Committee (24 Oct 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
Member, Administration Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 14 Nov 2011)
Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (23 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Panel of Chairs (12 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (24 Apr 2006 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (19 Dec 2005 to 9 May 2006)
Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 2 May 2006)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Defence) (10 May 2005 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Draft Charities Bill (Joint Committee) (29 Apr 2004 to 15 Sep 2004)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (8 Jun 1998 to 12 Jul 2005)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Will Quince

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Childcare Payments Bill Committee (6 out of 9)
Coinage (Measurement) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Mortgage Repossessions (Protection of Tenants Etc.) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Law Commission Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Gambling Bill Committee (2 out of 14)
Gambling Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
High Hedges (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
European Parliament (Representation) Bill Committee (3 out of 6)
British Overseas Territories Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Football (Disorder) (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Vehicles (Crime) Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
National Lottery (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

Nil

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