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.

• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020
• 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 a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 5 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016
• 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
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 13 votes for, 5 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2019
• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020

Last updated: 20 Jul 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Treasury: Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: Events Industry 23 Jul 2020

  To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will extend the (a) phase-out start date from August to October 2020 and (b) scheme end date from October to December 2020 of the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme for the conferencing and exhibitions sector in acknowledgement of the semi-easing of covid-19 lockdown restrictions being permitted for that sector from October 2020.

• UK Telecommunications 14 Jul 2020

  It is clear that the latest US sanctions have changed the landscape, so it is reasonable for the Government to change their approach on Huawei. Does my right hon. Friend agree that it would be naive to believe that the only threat to the UK telecommunications network will come from Huawei equipment, or even solely from China, so the appropriate response is to ensure that the whole network is...

• Education Settings: Autumn Opening 2 Jul 2020

  My right hon. Friend has already made the point that our schools make a significant contribution to the general wellbeing of our children, as well as to their academic education. I ask him to recognise the sad likelihood, however, that as children return to school in September, more of them than usual will report to teachers and others in school the disturbing or abusive experiences, physical...

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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
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

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
• Treasury
• Home Department
• Deputy Prime Minister
• Medical Records: Databases
• High Hedges
• Incapacity Benefit
• Railways: Construction
• Income Tax: Overpayments

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (9 Jul 2018 to 24 Jul 2019)
• 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)

• Criminal Justice and Courts Bill Committee (13 out of 13)
• Offender Rehabilitation Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• 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)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• 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)
• Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Bribery Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Sustainable Communities Act 2007 (Amendment) Bill Committee (2 out of 1)
• Third Parties (Rights Against Insurers) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Coroners and Justice Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Perpetuities and Accumulations Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• 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)
• Crossrail Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Local Transport Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• 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)