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.
How Dari Taylor voted on Social Issues #
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Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes
16 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1998–2008
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Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes
4 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1999–2006
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Consistently voted for the hunting ban Show votes
7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2003–2004
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dari Taylor’s position on allowing marriage between two people of same sex. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2004
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Generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2009
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Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 1997
Last updated: 18 July 2019.
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How Dari Taylor voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
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Almost always voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2002–2003
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Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2003
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Generally voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 4 absences, between 2003–2009
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Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007
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Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes
41 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2006–2009
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dari Taylor’s position on a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2008
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Has never voted on strengthening the Military Covenant
Last updated: 15 July 2020.
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How Dari Taylor voted on Taxation and Employment #
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Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008
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Voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
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Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2004–2010
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Voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dari Taylor’s position on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity. Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2008
Last updated: 25 June 2019.
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Generally voted against a transparent Parliament Show votes
2 votes for, 5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2009
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dari Taylor’s position on a more proportional system for electing MPs. Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2010
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Generally voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 8 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2007
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Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1999–2007
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Voted against a lower voting age Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2004–2005
Last updated: 20 January 2020.
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