Voting record - David Miliband, former MP, South Shields

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How David Miliband voted on Education #

Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (1 votes, in 2010).
Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2012. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (16 votes, between 2004–2012).
Consistently voted against ending financial support for some 16-19 year olds in training and further education Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (2 votes, in 2011).
Generally voted against academy schools Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2011. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (13 votes, between 2010–2011).
Voted a mixture of for and against greater autonomy for schools Show votes 7 votes for, 9 votes against, 9 absences, between 2006–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (30 votes, between 2002–2011).

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

How David Miliband voted on Environmental Issues #

Consistently voted against selling England’s state owned forests Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (2 votes, in 2011).
Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (7 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2011–2013).
Voted against culling badgers to tackle bovine tuberculosis Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (1 votes, in 2012).
Voted a mixture of for and against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 11 absences, between 2004–2012. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (27 votes, between 2002–2012).
Generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 3 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (20 votes, between 2010–2013).

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

How David Miliband voted on Taxation and Employment #

Generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (14 votes, between 2010–2013).
Generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 3 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (20 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted for an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax) Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2013).
Generally voted for reducing capital gains tax Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (2 votes, between 2010–2013).
Generally voted for a banker’s bonus tax Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (18 votes, between 2011–2012).
Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (7 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 11 absences, between 2008–2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (27 votes, between 2008–2012).
Generally voted for increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (11 votes, between 2011–2013).
Consistently voted against allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (4 votes, between 2012–2013).
We don’t have enough information to calculate David Miliband’s position on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2010.
Consistently voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (6 votes, in 2011).
Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2004–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (8 votes, between 2003–2011).
Almost always voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (10 votes, between 2011–2013).
Generally voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, between 2010–2011).

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

How David Miliband voted on Constitutional Reform #

Voted a mixture of for and against more powers for local councils Show votes 5 votes for, 7 votes against, 16 absences, between 2011–2013. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (28 votes, between 2010–2013).
Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004–2005.
Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (15 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (7 votes, between 2010–2011).
Has never voted on transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012.
Voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted for a transparent Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2003–2012).
Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2003–2012. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (13 votes, between 2003–2012).
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2010–2013). Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
Voted against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (6 votes, between 2012–2013).
Voted a mixture of for and against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 11 absences, in 2011. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (13 votes, in 2011).
Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (7 votes, in 2010).

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

How David Miliband voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

Consistently voted against limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (6 votes, between 2011–2013).
Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 62 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2001–2010. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (81 votes, between 2001–2010).
Has never voted on capping civil service redundancy payments Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, in 2010.
Voted against allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (6 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted against the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 5 votes for, 32 votes against, 19 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (59 votes, between 2010–2013).
Almost always voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2009–2011. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (6 votes, between 2008–2011).
Voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2013).
Almost always voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2005–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (10 votes, between 2004–2011).
Generally voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (13 votes, between 2011–2012).

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

How David Miliband voted on Health #

Almost always voted for restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (7 votes, between 2011–2012).
Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2002–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, between 2002–2011).
Almost always voted against reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (9 votes, between 2010–2012).
Consistently voted for introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, in 2003).

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

How David Miliband voted on Home Affairs #

Almost always voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (5 votes, between 2008–2009).
Has never voted on requiring the mass retention of information about communications Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2009.
Almost always voted for introducing ID cards Show votes 19 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (25 votes, between 2004–2006).
Consistently voted against the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (9 votes, between 2010–2012).
Consistently voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 19 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2002–2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (25 votes, between 2002–2007).

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

How David Miliband voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (6 votes, between 2002–2003).
Generally voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 4 absences, between 2003–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (19 votes, between 2003–2009).
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (5 votes, between 2008–2011).
Almost always voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2010–2012).
Generally voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2002–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (10 votes, between 2001–2011).
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, between 2007–2010).
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 27 votes for, 2 votes against, 26 absences, between 2006–2012. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (80 votes, between 2006–2012).

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

How David Miliband voted on Business and the Economy #

Almost always voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (13 votes, between 2010–2013).
Generally voted for stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, between 2010–2013).
Voted against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (2 votes, in 2013).

Last updated: 24 May 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2002–2011. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (9 votes, between 2002–2011).
Almost always voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2004–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2004–2013).
Consistently voted for the hunting ban Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2004. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (7 votes, between 2002–2004).
Voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2009–2012. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (7 votes, between 2009–2012).
Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes 12 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2001–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (18 votes, between 2001–2013).

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

How David Miliband voted on Transport #

Generally voted for slowing the rise in rail fares Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (4 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (7 votes, between 2012–2013).
Generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 3 votes for, 5 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2013. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (20 votes, between 2010–2013).

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

How David Miliband voted on Welfare and Benefits #

Voted against making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, in 2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (8 votes, in 2012).
Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 16 votes against, 8 absences, between 2012–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (31 votes, between 2010–2013).
Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2013. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (7 votes, between 2011–2013).
Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (8 votes, between 2011–2012).
Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for (6 votes, in 2013).
Generally voted for spending public money to create guaranteed jobs for young people who have spent a long time unemployed Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2012. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (6 votes, between 2011–2012).

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

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How David Miliband voted on Education #

How David Miliband voted on Environmental Issues #

How David Miliband voted on Taxation and Employment #

How David Miliband voted on Constitutional Reform #

How David Miliband voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

How David Miliband voted on Health #

How David Miliband voted on Home Affairs #

How David Miliband voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

How David Miliband voted on Business and the Economy #

How David Miliband voted on Social Issues #

How David Miliband voted on Transport #

How David Miliband voted on Welfare and Benefits #

As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.