Barry Sheerman’s voting in Parliament

Barry Sheerman is a Labour/Co-operative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour/Co-operative MPs.

However, Barry Sheerman sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Barry Sheerman generally voted against the hunting ban, while most Labour/Co-operative MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
• Barry Sheerman almost always voted against new high speed rail infrastructure, while most Labour/Co-operative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
• Barry Sheerman generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords, while most Labour/Co-operative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

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

Last updated: 20 Mar 2019

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 21 Mar 2019

  Is the Leader of the House aware that yesterday was the 102nd birthday of Dame Vera? [Hon. Members: “Lynn.”] Yes, Lynn. Sorry; I had a senior moment there. One of her most famous tunes was “Coming in on a Wing and a Prayer” and I have to say that many of us, on all Benches, are a little upset about the Prime Minister’s remarks yesterday. We spend every minute of the day—every...

• Northern Ireland Assembly Election: Point of Order 21 Mar 2019

  Getting away with blue murder.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Leaving the EU: Aviation Sector 21 Mar 2019

  Wherever people fly in Europe, they have always been protected by good relationships and good air safety, but the Secretary of State must be aware of the scandalous situation in which people are frightened to fly on a certain type of Boeing aircraft. There are leaks indicating that there are real problems that Boeing has not faced up to. It has not grounded the 737 fleet. Planes are crashing...

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for Huddersfield

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

Party was Labour/Co-operative until 11 Apr 2005; Labour until 30 Mar 2015

Also represented Huddersfield East

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @BarrySheerman
• https://facebook.com/Barry4Huddersfield

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Barry Sheerman campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Education
• Department of Health
• Education
• Free Schools
• Offences against Children
• Accountancy
• Home Education
• G4S

Other offices held in the past

• Chair, Children, Schools and Families Committee (12 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 12 Nov 2007)
• Member, Education & Skills Committee (5 Nov 2007 to 8 Nov 2007)
• Chair, Education & Skills Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 5 Nov 2007)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (21 Dec 1999 to 6 May 2010)
• Chair, Education Sub-committee (1 Dec 1999 to 11 May 2001)
• Member, Education Sub-committee (30 Nov 1999 to 1 Dec 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Disabled Peoples' Rights) (1 Jun 1992 to 1 Jun 1994)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (1 Jun 1988 to 1 Jun 1992)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Education and Employment) (1 Jun 1983 to 1 Jun 1988)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (14 Apr 1981 to 8 Dec 1983)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Joseph Mallalieu
• William Mabane
• James Hudson
• Arthur Marshall
• Arthur Sherwell
• James Woodhouse
• Joseph Crosland
• William Summers
• Edward Leatham
• Thomas Crosland
• Edward Leatham
• Edward Akroyd
• Goderich
• William Stansfield
• John Blackburne
• Edward Ellice
• William Johnson
• John Blackburne
• Lewis Fenton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Stalking Protection Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• European Union (Referendum) Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 212 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Barry Sheerman’s speeches
• Has received answers to 104 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 79.30% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 93 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Barry Sheerman’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1354 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)