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.

• 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
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017
• Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2016
• Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2010–2018
• Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, between 2013–2016

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

Last updated: 19 Nov 2018

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018: Statutory Obligations on Ministers 11 Dec 2018

  The Government’s credibility is in threads. If this country faces a no deal exit from the European Union, the fault and responsibility will lie squarely with the Government, particularly the Prime Minister. Having listened to the Minister this afternoon, is it not the case that what we are now facing is not a meaningful vote, but a blackmail strategy?

• EU Exit: Article 50 10 Dec 2018

  Will the Secretary of State confirm that, in the circumstance that this House voted to revoke article 50, his Government would go along with the view expressed by the House and recognise the House’s sovereignty?

• Exiting the European Union 10 Dec 2018

  Surely the Prime Minister realises that this House must be given a reasonable period in which to reflect on the vote and take its decision. The new year is too late— 7 January is just 14 days before the all-important deadline. Surely the vote must come before this House before the end of next week.

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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
• Agriculture: Subsidies

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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• Has spoken in 46 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Angela Smith’s speeches
• Has received answers to 33 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 74.73% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 98 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Angela Smith’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 357 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)