Kitty Ussher

Former Labour MP for Burnley

Foreign Policy and Defence
Constitutional Reform
Health
Social Issues
Environmental Issues
Miscellaneous Topics
Taxation and Employment
Education
Home Affairs

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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How Kitty Ussher voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

Has never voted on strengthening the Military Covenant Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2010.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Kitty Ussher’s position on a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU. Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2008.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 9 votes for, 1 vote against, 32 absences, between 2006–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (50 votes, between 2006–2009).
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 (2 votes, in 2007).
Almost always voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2006–2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (10 votes, between 2006–2009).

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

How Kitty Ussher voted on Constitutional Reform #

Almost always voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2007. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (6 votes, in 2007).
Has never voted on a lower voting age Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2005.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Kitty Ussher’s position on a more proportional system for electing MPs. Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Voted a mixture of for and against a transparent Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 7 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against (11 votes, between 2007–2009).
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2007. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2007).

Last updated: 17 January 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Kitty Ussher voted on Health #

Consistently voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (4 votes, in 2006).

Last updated: 11 February 2015. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

Voted a mixture of for and against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, in 2009).
Consistently voted for smoking bans Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (4 votes, in 2006).
Consistently voted for equal gay rights Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2008. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (3 votes, between 2007–2008).

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

How Kitty Ussher voted on Environmental Issues #

Voted a mixture of for and against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2007–2009. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (15 votes, between 2005–2009).

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

How Kitty Ussher voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 20 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2005–2010. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (26 votes, between 2005–2010).
Consistently voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2005–2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (5 votes, between 2005–2008).
Consistently voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against (3 votes, between 2008–2009).

Last updated: 8 January 2014. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Kitty Ussher voted on Taxation and Employment #

Voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, between 2007–2010).
Voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2008).
Voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2010).
Has never voted on more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2008.
Voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2010).

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

How Kitty Ussher voted on Education #

Generally voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes 4 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2006. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against (11 votes, in 2006).

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

How Kitty Ussher voted on Home Affairs #

Consistently 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).
Voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (1 votes, in 2009).
Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2005–2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for (15 votes, between 2005–2006).
Consistently voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2005–2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for (7 votes, between 2005–2007).

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

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