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.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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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
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Brooks Newmark’s votes
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Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
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Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015.
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Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
3 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2012.
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Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
10 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2013.
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Almost always voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
5 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010–2013.
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2012.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Brooks Newmark’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Brooks Newmark’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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Does right hon. Friend agree that the camaraderie in the Whips Office is a unique experience that he and I had together? Once a Whip, always a Whip.
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I am sure that my right hon. Friend would like some more time. I am very much enjoying his speech, and I am interested in hearing his next point.
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Will my right hon. Friend give way again?
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Profile
Former Conservative MP for Braintree
Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Transport
- Treasury
- Education and Skills
- Health
- Business
- Innovation and Skills
- Departmental Expenditure
- A120
- Pensions
- Motor Vehicles: Glass
- Post Offices: Information and Communications Technology
Other offices held in the past
- The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (15 Jul 2014 to 27 Sep 2014)
- Member, Treasury Committee (5 Nov 2012 to 12 Sep 2014)
- Member, Finance and Services Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 14 Nov 2011)
- The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
- Member, Finance and Services Committee (9 Feb 2009 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (1 Jan 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Treasury Committee (16 Jan 2006 to 17 Jul 2007)
- Member, Science and Technology Committee (17 Jul 2005 to 2 Jul 2007)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.
9. Shareholdings
(a) The Allele Fund; invests primarily in healthcare startups. Limited Partner. (Registered 18 February 2014)
11. Miscellaneous
I have shareholdings in the following collective investment schemes which therefore do not require registration under Category 9 above:
AP Alternative Assets
LP,
a closed ended investment company; Apollo European Credit Fund LP, a closed end debt fund; and Bridges Community Development Venture Fund
II LP, which primarily invests in start ups in areas of deprivation
. (Registered 18 February 2014; updated 26 February 2014)
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