Jeremy Hunt’s voting in Parliament

Jeremy Hunt 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 Hunt’s votes.

• Generally voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2018
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 10 votes for, 4 votes against, 12 absences, between 2010–2015
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 20 votes for, 81 votes against, 24 absences, between 2008–2018
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 48 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2016

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

Jeremy Hunt has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Foreign and Commonwealth Office: Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: Update on delivery 14 Jan 2019

  In April, the UK hosted the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM). The summit was the largest of its kind in our history. 46 Heads of Government and 49 Foreign Ministers met and agreed a range of actions to build a Commonwealth that is fairer, more sustainable, more prosperous, and more secure. As Chair-in-Office, the UK has continued to work with the three pillars of the...

• Points of Order: [7th Allotted Day] 11 Jan 2019

  What excellent timing, Mr Speaker, because the right hon. Lady has just said—I think—that Labour does want to end free movement, without then explaining how it will deliver frictionless trade with no more barriers than we currently have, which is Labour’s policy, even though she knows the European Union will never accept that. I do not think we will take any lessons on consistency from...

• Points of Order: [7th Allotted Day] 11 Jan 2019

  This is a matter for the Electoral Commission, but exaggerated claims were made on both sides of that debate, as indeed—I think this is fair to say—they are generally made on both sides in general election campaigns. However, people listened to those claims on both sides, and they came to a democratic decision, and that is the foundation of trust in our country between politicians and the...

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Profile

Conservative MP for South West Surrey

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

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

Social Media

• @Jeremy_Hunt
• https://facebook.com/jeremyhuntsws

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Culture Media and Sport
• Children
• Schools and Families
• Work and Pensions
• Health
• Treasury
• Departmental Information Officers
• Tourism
• Departmental Plants
• National Lottery
• Departmental Staff

Currently held offices

• Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (since 9 Jul 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (8 Jan 2018 to 9 Jul 2018)
• The Secretary of State for Health (6 Sep 2012 to 8 Jan 2018)
• The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (3 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, International Development Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 24 Jul 2006)
• Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (10 May 2005 to 3 Jul 2007)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Virginia Bottomley
• Maurice Macmillan

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Northern Ireland (Offences) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (12 out of 12)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — well below average amongst MPs. See all Jeremy Hunt’s speeches
• Has received answers to 0 written questions in the last year — well below 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 84.46% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — 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.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 1379 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)