Angela Smith’s voting in Parliament

Angela Smith is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Angela Smith’s votes.

• Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 4 votes against, 7 absences, between 2008–2016
• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 36 votes against, 15 absences, between 2011–2016
• Consistently 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, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2014
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 53 votes for, 7 votes against, 31 absences, between 2006–2017

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

Angela Smith has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 29 Jun 2017

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Bill: 2nd Day 11 Sep 2017

  The Bill represents not just a step along the way towards departure from the European Union, but an unacceptable attempt by the Government to strengthen their hand when it comes to exercising legislative power—and this at a time when the general belief is that we should be going in the opposite direction, in effect giving a bigger role to Parliament. Only three years ago, the Hansard...

• Violence in Rakhine State 5 Sep 2017

  I participated in the induction programme for the new Parliament last year, and I appreciate the challenges facing Burma as it transitions towards democracy. I also appreciate the efforts made by the UK Government and Parliament—let us not overlook its role—in supporting that democratic development. Surely, though, it is vital that the UK Government and this Parliament continually...

• Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Fisheries: North Sea 25 Jul 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which stocks will be considered as managed bycatch under the North Sea Multi Annual Plan.

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Profile

Labour MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge

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

Also represented Sheffield, Hillsborough

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

Social Media

• @angelasmithmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Angela Smith campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Transport
• Education
• Health
• Departmental Speeches
• Bovine Tuberculosis
• Departmental Legal Opinion
• Dangerous Dogs
• Eggborough Power Station

Currently held offices

• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Sub-Committee (10 Feb 2016 to 22 Mar 2017)
• Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (15 Apr 2014 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons (7 Oct 2011 to 15 Apr 2014)
• Member, Administration Committee (2 Nov 2010 to 23 Jan 2012)
• Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) (8 Oct 2010 to 7 Oct 2011)
• Member, Procedure Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 21 Mar 2011)
• Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 2 Nov 2010)
• Member, Transport Committee (19 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• PPS (Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Chief Secretary), HM Treasury (29 Jan 2008 to 16 Jan 2009)
• PPS (Rt Hon Yvette Cooper, Minister of State), Department for Communities and Local Government (11 Oct 2007 to 29 Jan 2008)
• PPS (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State), Department for Communities and Local Government (8 May 2006 to 11 Oct 2007)
• PPS (Yvette Cooper, Minister of State), Office of the Deputy Prime Minister (10 Nov 2005 to 8 May 2006)
• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 6 Nov 2007)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Control of Horses Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Local Government Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Housing and Regeneration Bill Committee (16 out of 17)
• Local Transport Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
• Greater London Authority Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Pensions Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Further Education and Training Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Natural Environment and Rural Communities Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Animal Welfare Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Education and Inspections Bill Committee (21 out of 21)

Numerology

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More about this

• Has spoken in 44 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Angela Smith’s speeches
• Has received answers to 47 written questions in the last year — above 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 94.44% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 7 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 120 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Angela Smith’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 320 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)