Boris Johnson

Former Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip

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Action to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

There have been votes in Parliament on public health measures and social restrictions intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Boris Johnson generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19

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Major votes

  • On 14 Dec 2021: Boris Johnson voted to expand the general "legal requirement to wear face coverings when in shops, when using public transport and in transport hubs to more indoor settings, including, banks, places of worship, public areas in hotels and hostels, museums, in England". Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2021: Boris Johnson voted to restrict access to certain venues and events with large crowds, mixing and close contact to those who either are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, or have a negative result from within the previous 48 hours, or have a medical exemption from vaccination or through participation in a clinical trial. Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2021: Boris Johnson voted to generally require those visiting care homes to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Show vote
  • On 30 Nov 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021 Show vote
  • On 30 Nov 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021 — Omicron Variant Show vote
  • On 13 Jul 2021: Boris Johnson voted to generally ban those who have not had a complete course of doses of an authorised COVID-19 vaccine from visiting a care home. Show vote
  • On 16 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted to continue a ban on indoor gatherings, with exceptions including for work, education and business premises (including shops), and a ban on outdoor gatherings of over six people, again subject to exceptions, and other restrictions, including on businesses. Show vote
  • On 25 Mar 2021: Boris Johnson voted to retain temporary arrangements connected to the coronavirus pandemic on closing buildings, restricting events and gatherings, suspending evictions, enabling greater use of video and audio technology in courts and restricting the liberty of potentially infectious persons. Show vote
  • On 10 Feb 2021: Boris Johnson voted for increased data sharing for the purposes of enforcement of COVID-19 self-isolation regulations and for a new "large gathering offence" applying to those attending an indoor gathering of more than fifteen people in a private home or education accommodation, or an indoor rave. Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Covid Security at UK Borders Show vote
  • On 6 Jan 2021: Boris Johnson voted to place all of England into a strict "stay at home" lockdown, with exceptions including for work and exercise, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic Show vote
  • On 1 Dec 2020: Boris Johnson voted to introduce a tiered system of restrictions intended to reduce the transmission of COVID-19, with different tiers and restrictions applying in different areas. Show vote
  • On 4 Nov 2020: Boris Johnson voted to forbid anyone from leaving, or being outside of, the place where they are living without reasonable excuse, to close non-essential retail, entertainment and leisure venues and to restrict food and drink businesses to delivery, click and collect, drive through and takeaway. Show vote
  • On 21 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 Show vote
  • On 21 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1045) Show vote
  • On 6 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 — Rule of Six Show vote
  • On 30 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Extension of Requirement to Wear Face Coverings Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 — Opening of Casinos, Skating Rinks, Bowling Alleys and Conferences Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Increased Penalties for Repeated Breaches Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 — Ban on Gatherings of More than 30 People at Private Homes in England Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 16 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted to continue arrangements for proxy voting on health grounds, the Speaker limiting the number of MPs present in the House of Commons Chamber, and arrangements for Westminster Hall and select committees to work virtually. Show vote
  • On 15 Jun 2021: Boris Johnson voted against additional restrictions on entering the United Kingdom, for COVID-19 control purposes, as well as against an international vaccine passport and against support for the aviation sector. Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 2021: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase — COVID-19 Show vote
  • On 21 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England, North East and North West of England and Obligations of Undertakings (England) etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 Show vote
  • On 21 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson voted against ensuring those subject to the COVID-19 Job Support Scheme receive at least 80 percent of their previous incomes. Show vote
  • On 14 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on COVID-19 Economic Support Package Show vote
  • On 14 Oct 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Contact Tracing Funding and Powers and Resources for Councils and Public Health Teams Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Relaxation of Restrictions in Nine Wards in Blackburn with Darwen Show vote
  • On 23 Sep 2020: Boris Johnson was absent for a vote on Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 — Relxation of Restrictions in Eight City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Wards Show vote

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