Roberta Blackman-Woods’s voting in Parliament

Roberta Blackman-Woods is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Roberta Blackman-Woods’s votes.

• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2013
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 37 votes against, 15 absences, between 2014–2016
• Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2016
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2017

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

Roberta Blackman-Woods has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 11 Feb 2019

Recent appearances

• Article 50 Extension Procedure 18 Mar 2019

  The Minister will know that businesses and people up and down the country are anxious about the prospect of no deal. Does he therefore accept that they need more reassurance than him saying, “We’re going to bring forward an SI and see what happens”? Will he set out what he will do to reassure people that we will not crash out without a deal? Will he also reassure the House that the...

• Business of the House (Today): European Union (Withdrawal) Act 12 Mar 2019

  I am very grateful to the Prime Minister for giving way. I really do want to know why she has consistently sought to get a deal that satisfies hardliners on her own side, rather than reaching out across the Chamber to get an agreement that would be a softer Brexit, but which would protect the Good Friday agreement in Northern Ireland more than her current deal does.

• International Women’S Day: The Modern Commonwealth: Opportunities and Challenges 7 Mar 2019

  I thank the hon. Member for Rochford and Southend East (James Duddridge) for securing this debate, and for his excellent chairing of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK. As he noted, this debate is timely not only because it allows us to consider opportunities in the Commonwealth, but also because Commonwealth Day is next Monday. This is a really important period for the...

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Profile

Labour MP for City of Durham

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

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

Social Media

• @robertabwMP
• https://facebook.com/robertablackmanwoodsmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Roberta Blackman-Woods campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Communities and Local Government
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Health
• Ministry of Housing
• Communities and Local Government
• Work and Pensions
• Planning Permission
• Housing: Construction
• Change of Use
• Passports
• Building Better
• Building Beautiful Commission: Public Appointments

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities & Local Government) (Planning) (since 12 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (International Development) (3 Jul 2017 to 12 Jan 2018)
• Shadow Minister (Housing) (9 Oct 2016 to 3 Jul 2017)
• Member, Science and Technology Committee (Commons) (18 Jul 2016 to 13 Mar 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Housing) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (7 Oct 2011 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Member, Commons Science and Technology Committee (1 Oct 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• PPS (Rt Hon David Lammy, Minister of State), Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills (13 Nov 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (4 Aug 2008 to 29 Sep 2008)
• Member, Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 30 Sep 2009)
• Member, Innovation, Universities and Skills Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (11 Oct 2007 to 25 Oct 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (26 Jul 2007 to 26 Jul 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Scotland Office (16 Jul 2007 to 23 Jul 2007)
• PPS (Rt Hon Des Browne, Secretary of State), Ministry of Defence (28 Jun 2007 to 16 Oct 2008)
• PPS (Rt Hon Hilary Armstrong, Minister of State (Cabinet)), Cabinet Office (8 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Member, Education & Skills Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 17 Jul 2006)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (28 Jun 2005 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (28 Jun 2005 to 6 May 2010)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Gerry Steinberg
• William Hughes
• Charles Grey
• Joshua Ritson
• William McKeag
• Joshua Ritson
• John Hills
• Arthur Elliot
• Matthew Fowler
• Thomas Milvain
• Thomas Thompson
• Farrer Herschell
• Arthur Monck
• Farrer Herschell
• Thomas Thompson
• John Henderson
• John Wharton
• John Davison
• John Henderson
• John Mowbray
• John Henderson
• William Atherton
• John Mowbray
• William Atherton
• John Mowbray
• Adolphus Vane
• William Atherton
• Thomas Granger
• Henry Spearman
• Thomas Granger
• John Bright
• Dungannon
• Thomas Granger
• Robert Fitzroy
• William Harland
• Dungannon
• William Harland
• Dungannon
• William Harland
• William Chaytor
• Dungannon
• Michael Taylor
• Roger Gresley
• Michael Taylor
• Henry Hardinge
• Michael Taylor
• Henry Hardinge
• Michael Taylor
• Richard Wharton
• Michael Taylor
• Richard Wharton
• George Allan
• Ralph Lambton
• Richard Wharton
• Ralph Lambton
• Richard Wharton
• Robert Shafto
• Ralph Lambton
• Robert Shafto
• Richard Wharton
• Ralph Lambton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• Neighbourhood Planning Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Housing and Planning Bill Committee (17 out of 20)
• Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Leasehold Reform (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Public Bodies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Flood and Water Management Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (10 out of 16)
• Finance Bill Committee (17 out of 24)
• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (13 out of 17)
• Special Educational Needs (Information) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Statistics and Registration Service Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (13 out of 18)
• Identity Cards Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Charities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Childcare Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Education and Inspections Bill Committee (21 out of 21)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 34 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Roberta Blackman-Woods’s speeches
• Has received answers to 30 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 67.31% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 103 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Roberta Blackman-Woods’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 375 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)