How Robert Walter voted on Environmental Issues #

• Voted a mixture of for and against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (21 votes, between 2010–2013).
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2013–2014).
• Has never voted on culling badgers to tackle bovine tuberculosis Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2013–2014.
• Generally voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2012–2014).
• Voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (3 votes, in 2015).
• Voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (10 votes, between 2011–2013).
• Consistently voted for selling England’s state owned forests Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2011).
• Voted a mixture of for and against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 13 absences, between 2004–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (34 votes, between 2000–2013).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Business and the Economy #

• Generally voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 10 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (19 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2013–2015).
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2013–2014).
• Voted a mixture of for and against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (14 votes, between 2010–2014).

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

• Generally voted for restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 10 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (15 votes, between 2011–2014).
• Almost always voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2011–2013).
• Generally voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2009–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2008–2011).
• Generally voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (4 votes, between 2013–2014).
• Has never voted on a statutory register of lobbyists Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2013.
• Generally voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 1 vote for, 40 votes against, 29 absences, between 2001–2010. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (81 votes, between 2001–2010).
• Consistently voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (5 votes, in 2010).
• Generally voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 40 votes for, 8 votes against, 33 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (84 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 5 votes for, 3 votes against, 7 absences, between 2004–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (16 votes, between 2004–2014).
• Generally voted against restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, in 2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (4 votes, between 2013–2014).
• Generally voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, between 2012–2013).

Last updated: 26 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

• Generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2010–2012).
• Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 10 votes for, 28 votes against, 30 absences, between 2008–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (93 votes, between 2006–2014).
• Generally voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2002–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (13 votes, between 2001–2014).
• Generally voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2003–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (19 votes, between 2003–2009).
• Voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2014).
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2000–2015).
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (22 votes, between 2008–2014).
• Voted a mixture of for and against the Iraq war Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2002–2003. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2002–2003).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Social Issues #

• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 1997. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (3 votes, between 1997–2000).
• Consistently voted against the hunting ban Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2003–2004. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2002–2004).
• Generally voted against equal gay rights Show votes 3 votes for, 10 votes against, 14 absences, between 2000–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (31 votes, between 1998–2014).
• Voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2009–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (12 votes, between 2009–2014).
• Generally voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 4 absences, between 2002–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (12 votes, between 1999–2015).
• Generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (12 votes, between 2004–2014).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Constitutional Reform #

• Generally voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (8 votes, between 2010–2014).
• Almost always voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (8 votes, between 1999–2010).
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2010–2013).
• Voted a mixture of for and against more powers for local councils Show votes 12 votes for, 11 votes against, 14 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (37 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (14 votes, between 2011–2015).
• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 5 absences, between 1999–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (12 votes, between 1999–2013).
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (7 votes, between 2010–2013). Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (13 votes, between 2003–2012).
• Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 6 absences, in 2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2011–2014).
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Almost always voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2012–2013).
• Voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (13 votes, between 2013–2014).
• Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2005.
• Has never voted on a transparent Parliament Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2007–2009.

Last updated: 14 March 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Taxation and Employment #

• Voted against an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax) Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (4 votes, in 2013).
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2008–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (29 votes, between 2008–2015).
• Has never voted on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2010.
• Voted for allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, between 2012–2014).
• Generally voted against a banker’s bonus tax Show votes 1 vote for, 8 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (20 votes, between 2011–2015).
• Generally voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (18 votes, between 2011–2015).
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2004–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (8 votes, between 2003–2011).
• Generally voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (23 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Generally voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2012–2014).
• Voted a mixture of for and against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (21 votes, between 2010–2013).
• Voted against reducing capital gains tax Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (2 votes, between 2010–2013).
• Generally voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (23 votes, between 2011–2015).
• Generally voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (11 votes, between 2011–2015).
• Voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (3 votes, between 2010–2011).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Education #

• Generally voted for academy schools Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (13 votes, between 2010–2011).
• Generally voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 18 absences, between 1998–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (38 votes, between 1998–2014).
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2010).
• Consistently voted for ending financial support for some 16-19 year olds in training and further education Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2011).
• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 1997–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (20 votes, between 1997–2012).

Last updated: 21 February 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Health #

• Generally voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (9 votes, in 2003).
• Generally voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2012).
• Generally voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 4 absences, between 2002–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (12 votes, between 1999–2015).
• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 1997. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (3 votes, between 1997–2000).
• Generally voted against restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2011–2012).

Last updated: 23 October 2019. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Transport #

• Has never voted on greater public control of bus services Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2014.
• Has never voted on a publicly owned railway system Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2014.
• Generally voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2012–2014).
• Almost always voted against slowing the rise in rail fares Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2012–2013).
• Voted a mixture of for and against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (21 votes, between 2010–2013).

Last updated: 21 September 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Welfare and Benefits #

• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (17 votes, between 2011–2014).
• Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 17 votes for, 0 votes against, 14 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (39 votes, between 2010–2015).
• Generally voted against spending public money to create guaranteed jobs for young people who have spent a long time unemployed Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (10 votes, between 2011–2014).
• Almost always voted for making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, in 2012).
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (10 votes, between 2011–2013).
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (6 votes, in 2013).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Robert Walter voted on Home Affairs #

• Generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2009–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2009–2014).
• Consistently voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2008–2009).
• Generally voted against introducing ID cards Show votes 1 vote for, 13 votes against, 10 absences, between 2004–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (25 votes, between 2004–2006).
• Almost always voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2012).
• Voted a mixture of for and against a stricter asylum system Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 17 absences, between 2003–2007. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (25 votes, between 2002–2007).

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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