Andrew Gwynne’s voting in Parliament

Andrew Gwynne is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a random selection of Andrew Gwynne’s votes.

• Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.
• Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 7 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016.
• Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 51 votes against, 12 absences, between 2014–2022.

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

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Recent appearances

• Mental Health Treatment and Support 7 Jun 2023

  It is a pleasure to close the debate on behalf of the shadow health and social care team. We have had a thorough debate and we have heard some heartbreaking, harrowing and concerning things during its course. The amendment that the Minister has put down in response to the motion is reminiscent of “Alice Through the Looking Glass”, because it does not bear any relationship to people’s...

• Mental Health Treatment and Support 7 Jun 2023

  Of course we need facilities in every part of England, but the fact is that after 13 years, too many parts of England are falling behind. We know that the mental health crisis in this country has become worse on the watch of the right hon. Lady’s Government, and she should have a little contrition about the state of mental health services in England.

• Mental Health Treatment and Support 7 Jun 2023

  I will not give way. We have heard enough from the right hon. Lady, supporting her “Through the Looking-Glass” amendment which bears no relation to the reality. As we have heard today, people who require mental health support, no matter where they live—except in the right hon. Lady’s part of England—will be confronted by a system that is buckling under the pressure of 13 years of...

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Profile

Labour MP for Denton and Reddish

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

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @GwynneMP
• https://facebook.com/GwynneMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Andrew Gwynne campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Health
• Transport
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Buildings
• Thromboembolism
• Apprentices
• Grenfell Tower: Fires
• Local Government Finance

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) (since 4 Dec 2021)
• Member, Animal (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee (since 1 Dec 2021)
• Member, Skills and Post-16 Education [HL] Bill Committee (since 24 Nov 2021)
• Member, Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill Committee (since 22 Sep 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Home Affairs Committee (11 May 2020 to 7 Mar 2022)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (9 Jan 2018 to 6 Apr 2020)
• Co-National Campaign Coordinator (14 Jun 2017 to 6 Apr 2020)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (14 Jun 2017 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Campaigns and Elections Chair (11 Feb 2017 to 14 Jun 2017)
• Shadow Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) (7 Oct 2016 to 14 Jun 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Health) (7 Oct 2011 to 28 Jun 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Member, Crossrail Bill Committee (14 Nov 2007 to 18 Nov 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Jacqui Smith, Secretary of State), Home Office (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Jan 2009)
• PPS (Rt Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal QC, Minister of State), Home Office (14 Aug 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Baroness Scotland of Asthal, Minister of State), Home Office (10 Nov 2005 to 14 Aug 2006)
• Member, Procedure Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 18 Jan 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Andrew Bennett

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Skills and Post-16 Education Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Health Service Commissioner for England (Complaint Handling) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill Committee (7 out of 13)
• Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (16 out of 17)
• Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Mental Health Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Offender Management Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• National Lottery Bill Committee (6 out of 8)
• Fraud Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Police and Justice Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Education and Inspections Bill Committee (18 out of 21)