David Cameron

Former Conservative MP for Witney

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Transport
Foreign Policy and Defence
Housing
Health
Miscellaneous Topics
Constitutional Reform
Social Issues
Taxation and Employment
Environmental Issues
Home Affairs
Business and the Economy
Education
Welfare and Benefits

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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

The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.

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How David Cameron voted on Transport #

Has never voted on slowing the rise in rail fares Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2013.
Has never voted on a publicly owned railway system Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, in 2016.
Voted for greater public control of bus services Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (3 votes, between 2014–2016).
Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 16 absences, between 2010–2013.
Has never voted on higher taxes on plane tickets Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2014.

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

How David Cameron voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

Consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2004–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (19 votes, between 2003–2009).
Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (9 votes, between 2007–2016).
Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 5 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (26 votes, between 2008–2016).
Voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2010–2012).
Almost always voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2001–2015).
Has never voted on UK membership of the EU Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 5 votes for, 17 votes against, 54 absences, between 2008–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (100 votes, between 2006–2016).
Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2003. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2002–2003).
Has never voted on a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016.
Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2014–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (3 votes, between 2014–2015).

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

How David Cameron voted on Housing #

Has never voted on phasing out secure tenancies for life Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2016.
Has never voted on charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2016.

Last updated: 3 May 2016. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How David Cameron voted on Health #

Voted against restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 6 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2011–2012).
Voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2012).
Almost always voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, in 2003. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (9 votes, in 2003).
Voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2002–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (11 votes, between 2002–2015).
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 2015.

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

How David Cameron voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

Has never voted on capping civil service redundancy payments Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2010.
Generally voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 25 votes for, 0 votes against, 56 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (84 votes, between 2010–2015).
Has never voted on the privatisation of Royal Mail Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2009–2011.
Has never voted on a statutory register of lobbyists Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2013.
Voted a mixture of for and against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 8 absences, between 2011–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (15 votes, between 2011–2014).
Generally voted for greater regulation of gambling Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 10 absences, between 2005–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (16 votes, between 2004–2014).
Generally voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 3 votes for, 44 votes against, 23 absences, between 2001–2010. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (81 votes, between 2001–2010).
Voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2011–2013).
Voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2014–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (5 votes, between 2013–2016).
Has never voted on restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, in 2014.

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

How David Cameron voted on Constitutional Reform #

Voted a mixture of for and against more powers for local councils Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 43 absences, between 2011–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (47 votes, between 2010–2016).
Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2003–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (6 votes, between 2003–2013).
Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2013–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (14 votes, between 2013–2016).
Has never voted on fixed periods between parliamentary elections Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2014.
Has never voted on transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 18 absences, between 2014–2016.
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2012–2013).
Voted for a transparent Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (7 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (9 votes, between 2010–2016).
Has never voted on a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2015.
Voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 31 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (35 votes, between 2011–2016).
Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 8 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (13 votes, between 2003–2012).
Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2004–2016.
Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2016).

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

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 2015.
Voted a mixture of for and against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2011–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (15 votes, between 2009–2016).
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 for equal gay rights Show votes 8 votes for, 5 votes against, 8 absences, between 2002–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (25 votes, between 2001–2014).
Generally voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2004–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (12 votes, between 2004–2014).
Voted against smoking bans Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2002–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (11 votes, between 2002–2015).

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

How David Cameron 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).
Voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 11 absences, between 2012–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (23 votes, between 2011–2015).
Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 16 absences, between 2010–2013.
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).
Generally voted for reducing capital gains tax Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2016).
Generally voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 20 absences, between 2012–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (25 votes, between 2011–2016).
Voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2008–2015).
Has never voted on allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2012–2013.
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).
Has never voted on higher taxes on plane tickets Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2014.
Voted a mixture of for and against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 20 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (33 votes, between 2008–2015).
Voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 8 absences, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (15 votes, between 2011–2015).
Voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 18 absences, between 2010–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (23 votes, between 2010–2015).
Voted against a banker’s bonus tax Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 17 absences, between 2011–2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (20 votes, between 2011–2015).

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

How David Cameron voted on Environmental Issues #

Voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (4 votes, in 2015).
Voted against financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote 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 for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2014–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2013–2016).
Generally voted for culling badgers to tackle bovine tuberculosis Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (4 votes, between 2012–2014).
Has never voted on higher taxes on plane tickets Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2014.
Voted a mixture of for and against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 4 votes for, 5 votes against, 20 absences, between 2004–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (43 votes, between 2002–2016).
Has never voted on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 16 absences, between 2010–2013.

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

How David Cameron voted on Home Affairs #

Has never voted on merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016.
Has never voted on requiring the mass retention of information about communications Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2014–2016.
Generally voted for stronger enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (8 votes, between 2015–2016).
Generally voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2009. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2008–2009).
Voted a mixture of for and against a stricter asylum system Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 24 absences, between 2002–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (35 votes, between 2002–2016).
Almost always voted against introducing ID cards Show votes 0 votes for, 16 votes against, 8 absences, between 2004–2006. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (25 votes, between 2004–2006).
Has never voted on mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016.
Voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2012).

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

How David Cameron voted on Business and the Economy #

Voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 21 absences, between 2012–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (28 votes, between 2010–2016).
Voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 12 absences, between 2010–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (18 votes, between 2010–2015).
Has never voted on measures to reduce tax avoidance Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2013–2016.
Voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2014–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2013–2016).

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

How David Cameron voted on Education #

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).
Has never voted on academy schools Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 11 absences, between 2010–2016.
Has never voted on ending financial support for some 16-19 year olds in training and further education Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2011.
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (17 votes, between 2004–2016).
Generally voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 19 absences, between 2002–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (32 votes, between 2002–2014).

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

How David Cameron voted on Welfare and Benefits #

Voted against spending public money to create guaranteed jobs for young people who have spent a long time unemployed Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 8 absences, between 2011–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (10 votes, between 2011–2014).
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 12 absences, between 2012–2014. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (17 votes, between 2011–2014).
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).
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, 11 absences, between 2011–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (18 votes, between 2011–2016).
Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 21 votes for, 0 votes against, 33 absences, between 2012–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (63 votes, between 2010–2016).
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 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, in 2012).

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

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