Graham Stuart’s voting in Parliament

Graham Stuart is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Graham Stuart’s votes.

• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2018
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2015
• Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 45 votes for, 0 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2016
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016

We have lots more plain English analysis of Graham Stuart’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Graham Stuart’s full vote analysis page for more.

Graham Stuart has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Petition - Universal Credit Roll Out: British Exports 20 Nov 2018

  I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Morley and Outwood (Andrea Jenkyns) on securing the debate, and on her passionate defence of, and advocacy for, the beneficial effects of free trade. Between 2010 and 2017, exports from this country grew by £170 billion, and we are determined to grow them further. As the Minister for investment, I am pleased to say that we have retained our...

• Petition - Universal Credit Roll Out: British Exports 20 Nov 2018

  I have very limited time, so if my right hon. Friend will forgive me, I will press on and put my remarks on the record. We are taking a whole-of-government approach as we seek to enthuse Government Departments, the devolved Administrations, local government and industry bodies alike. Increased exports are not just a public good in themselves, but provide so much more. Our strategy recognises...

• Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Defence: Export Credit Guarantees 20 Nov 2018

  An error has been identified in the written answer given on 25 October 2018. The correct answer should have been: UK Export Finance (UKEF) does not publish premium value by sector. Total premium income can be found in our Annual Report and Accounts. The premium income for defence transactions is presented in the table below. Financial Year Gross Premium GBP Net Premium GBP ...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Beverley and Holderness

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @grahamstuart
• https://facebook.com/grahamstuart62

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Graham Stuart campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Children
• Schools and Families
• Transport
• Work and Pensions
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Hull Royal Infirmary
• Departmental Conferences
• Dentistry
• Departmental Telephone Services
• Departmental Postal Services

Currently held offices

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for International Trade) (since 9 Jan 2018)
• Assistant Whip (since 15 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (17 Jul 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Chair, Education Committee (10 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Children, Schools and Families Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Education & Skills Committee (22 Oct 2007 to 8 Nov 2007)
• Member, Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) (18 Mar 2007 to 3 Aug 2007)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (23 Jan 2006 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• James Cran

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (2 out of 6)
• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Digital Economy Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Education Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
• Children, Schools and Families Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• Child Poverty Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Bill Committee (10 out of 18)
• NHS Redress Bill Committee (3 out of 3)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 8 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Graham Stuart’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 90.87% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 29 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 114 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Graham Stuart’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 618 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)