As a result of COVID-19, some MPs have been less able to vote in Parliament, and this will be reflected 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.
How Dawn Butler voted on Taxation and Employment #
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Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008–2019.
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Almost always voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2018.
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Has never voted on automatic enrolment in occupational pensions
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Has never voted on encouraging occupational pensions
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Generally voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2017.
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Almost always voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2017.
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Consistently voted against reducing capital gains tax Show votes
0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016.
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Generally voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes
0 votes for, 7 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2018.
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2017.
Last updated: 25 June 2019.
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Consistently voted against a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2015.
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Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
6 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2007–2016.
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Voted against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2019.
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Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
13 votes for, 4 votes against, 18 absences, between 2017–2020.
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Generally voted for more powers for local councils Show votes
8 votes for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2018.
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Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Welsh Assembly Show votes
11 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2017–2020.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010–2020.
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Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2016–2019.
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Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
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Voted for a transparent Parliament Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2007–2009. Most current Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
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Generally voted for a lower voting age Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2016.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.
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Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016.
Last updated: 1 September 2020.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Miscellaneous Topics #
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents. Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
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Consistently voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2008. Most current Labour MPs generally voted for (16 votes, between 2004–2014).
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Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes
22 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2010.
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Has never voted on requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases
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Voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
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Consistently voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2009.
Last updated: 30 September 2020.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Environmental Issues #
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2017.
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Generally voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes
11 votes for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2020.
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Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2019.
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Voted against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015.
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Voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
Last updated: 12 October 2020.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Home Affairs #
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Consistently voted against stronger enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
0 votes for, 9 votes against, between 2015–2016.
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Consistently voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2008–2009.
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Voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016.
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Generally voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes
4 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 2005–2020.
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Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes
13 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2005–2006.
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Consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2016.
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Generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2009–2016.
Last updated: 30 June 2020.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
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Voted a mixture of for and against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016. Most current Labour MPs generally voted for (11 votes, between 2000–2019).
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We don’t have enough information to calculate Dawn Butler’s position on strengthening the Military Covenant. Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
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Consistently voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes
1 vote for, 7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2006–2016.
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Consistently voted against military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2015. Most current Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (3 votes, between 2014–2015).
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Generally voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes
11 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2016–2020.
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Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2016. Most current Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (26 votes, between 2008–2016).
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Consistently voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2015. Most current Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (15 votes, between 2001–2015).
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Generally voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes
13 votes for, 2 votes against, 9 absences, between 2016–2019.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
80 votes for, 12 votes against, 33 absences, between 2006–2020.
Last updated: 15 July 2020.
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How Dawn Butler voted on Social Issues #
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Consistently voted for smoking bans Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2006.
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Voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019.
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Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015. Most current Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (4 votes, between 1997–2015).
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Almost always voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes
9 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2009–2019.
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Consistently voted for equal gay rights Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2019.
Last updated: 18 July 2019.
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