Jeremy Wright’s voting in Parliament

Jeremy Wright is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Jeremy Wright’s votes.

• Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2018
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016
• Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011
• Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 45 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2016
• Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016

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

Jeremy Wright has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 13 Jun 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Contingent liability 19 Jul 2018

  A minute has been laid before Parliament regarding the live broadcast of the England men’s team Semi-Final match at the 2018 Football World Cup in Hyde Park on the 11th July, and specifically in relation to incurring a contingent liability. The Department for Digital, Media, Culture and Sport (DCMS) directed the Royal Parks (TRP) to host an event which showed the live broadcast of the...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Media Matters 12 Jul 2018

  Having taken over as the Secretary of State with responsibility for media public interest cases I have reviewed the process regarding the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox (21CF) and Sky Plc (Sky). I am content that DCMS and the relevant parties have ensured a scrupulously clear, fair and transparent process and I can now therefore inform the House of the final decisions made by my...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Media Matters 10 Jul 2018

  This WMS is to update the House on the process and timings regarding the proposed merger between 21st Century Fox (21CF) and Sky Plc (Sky). On 5 June the previous Secretary of State made a statement to the House in which he set out his decision in relation to the proposed merger. He announced that having considered the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) report, he agreed with...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Kenilworth and Southam

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

Also represented Rugby and Kenilworth

• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• https://facebook.com/jeremywright2015

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jeremy Wright campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Transport
• Home Department
• Deputy Prime Minister
• Treasury
• Medical Records: Databases
• High Hedges
• Railways: Construction
• Incapacity Benefit
• NHS Direct

Currently held offices

• The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (since 9 Jul 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• The Attorney-General (15 Jul 2014 to 9 Jul 2018)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (6 Sep 2012 to 15 Jul 2014)
• Government Whip (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Constitutional Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 5 Nov 2007)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Offender Rehabilitation Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Committee (13 out of 13)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Prisons (Property) bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill Committee (16 out of 17)
• Justice and Security Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Identity Documents Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Police Reform and Social Responsibility Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Bribery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 1)
• Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Crossrail Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Local Transport Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Channel Tunnel Rail Link (Supplementary Provisions) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Health and Social Care Bill Committee (11 out of 12)
• Further Education and Training Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Serious Crime Bill Committee (7 out of 9)
• Digital Switchover (Disclosure of Information) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Violent Crime Reduction Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
• Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (16 out of 21)
• Criminal Defence Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Fraud Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (4 out of 7)
• Children and Adoption Bill Committee (6 out of 6)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 9 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Jeremy Wright’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — Ministers do not ask written questions.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 91.38% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 1 annotation on this MP’s speeches — average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 112 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Jeremy Wright’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 419 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)