Natascha Engel, former MP, North East Derbyshire

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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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A selection of Natascha Engel’s votes

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Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 3 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2016.
Voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration Show votes 12 votes for, 5 votes against, 74 absences, between 2006–2017.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 15 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010–2015.
Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016.
Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014.

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

Recent appearances

Higher Education and Research Bill 26 Apr 2017

With this it will be convenient to discuss the following: Government amendments (a) to (d) in lieu of Lords amendment 1. Lords amendments 2 to 11. Lords amendment 12, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 209, and Government motion to disagree. Lords amendment 210, and Government motion to disagree. Government amendments (a) to (g) in lieu of Lords amendments 12, 209 and 210....
Higher Education and Research Bill 26 Apr 2017

I must draw the House’s attention to the fact that financial privilege is engaged by Lords amendments 23, 138 and 139. If agreed by the House, I will cause an appropriate entry to be made in the Journal. I also remind the House that certain of the motions relating to the Lords amendments will be certified as relating exclusively to England and Wales, as set out on the selection paper. If...
Digital Economy Bill: Unexplained wealth orders: England and Wales and Northern Ireland 26 Apr 2017

With this it will be convenient to consider Lords amendments 2 to 147.

More of Natascha Engel’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Labour MP for North East Derbyshire

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

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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@nengelmp

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Topics of interest

We don't know whether Natascha Engel campaigned to leave, or stay in the European Union Source: BBC

Work and Pensions
Health
Treasury
Communities and Local Government
Home Department
Dental Services: Standards
Children: Maintenance
Public Bills
Work Capability Assessment
Single Room Rent Restrictions

Other offices held in the past

Member, Panel of Chairs (3 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Deputy Speaker (Second Deputy Chairman of Ways and Means) (3 Jun 2015 to 3 May 2017)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (11 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (11 Jun 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (15 May 2013 to 14 May 2014)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (15 May 2013 to 14 May 2014)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (16 May 2012 to 25 Apr 2013)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (16 May 2012 to 25 Apr 2013)
Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (19 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 1 May 2012)
Chair, Backbench Business Committee (22 Jun 2010 to 1 May 2012)
Member, Committee on Reform of the House of Commons (20 Jul 2009 to 6 May 2010)
PPS (Rt Hon Liam Byrne, Minister of State), Cabinet Office (17 Dec 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
PPS (Rt Hon Peter Hain, Secretary of State), Department for Work and Pensions (28 Jun 2007 to 24 Jan 2008)
Member, Work and Pensions Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 Nov 2007)