A selection of James Brokenshire’s votes

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• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 8 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2016.
• Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2021.
• Almost always voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 6 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2012–2018.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 33 votes for, 98 votes against, 27 absences, between 2009–2021.

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Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Home Office: Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures (1 September 2020 to 30 November 2020) 12 Jan 2021

  Section 19(1) of the Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Act 2011 (the Act) requires the Secretary of State to report to Parliament as soon as reasonably practicable after the end of every relevant three-month period on the exercise of her TPIM powers under the Act during that period. The level of information provided will always be subject to slight variations based on...

• Written Answers — Home Office: Cybercrime: Coronavirus 11 Jan 2021

  The Government is aware that fraudsters are exploiting the pandemic to commit opportunistic crimes such as fraud. Along with partners in law enforcement, the public sector and the private and third sectors, we have been implementing measures to ensure the public has the protection and advice needed to protect themselves from these crimes. The Home Office collects data on individual fraud...

• Written Answers — Home Office: Fire and Rescue Services: Recruitment 11 Jan 2021

  The Government is committed to ensuring that fire and rescue services have the resources and support they need to carry out their vital roles and to keep people safe. Overall, fire and rescue authorities will receive around £2.3 billion in 2021/22. Standalone fire and rescue authorities will see an increase in core spending power of 2.6% in cash terms this year compared to 2020/21. It is the...

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Profile

Former Conservative MP for Old Bexley and Sidcup

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

Left the House of Commons on 7 October 2021 — Died

Also represented Hornchurch

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

Social Media

• @JBrokenshire
• https://facebook.com/jpbrokenshire

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

James Brokenshire campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Department
• Health
• Justice
• Children
• Schools and Families
• Transport
• Departmental Data Protection
• Capita Group
• Alcoholic Drinks: Misuse
• Departmental ICT
• Alcoholic Drinks: Young People

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Home Department (13 Feb 2020 to 7 Jul 2021)
• The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (30 Apr 2018 to 24 Jul 2019)
• The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (14 Jul 2016 to 8 Jan 2018)
• Minister of State (Home Office) (Security and Immigration) (8 Feb 2014 to 14 Jul 2016)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (11 May 2011 to 8 Feb 2014)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (13 May 2010 to 11 May 2011)
• Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (8 Nov 2006 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 11 Dec 2006)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Derek Conway
• Edward Heath

Future MPs in this constituency

• Derek Conway
• Louie French

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Immigration Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
• Justice and Security Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Crime and Security Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (5 out of 9)
• Offender Management Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• Tribunals, Courts and Enforcement Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Consumer Credit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Company Law Reform Bill Committee (22 out of 22)
• Equality Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Police and Justice Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (6 out of 7)