Jeremy Browne, former MP, Taunton Deane

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A selection of Jeremy Browne’s votes

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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 increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 13 votes for, 1 vote against, 8 absences, between 2008–2013.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2012.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 12 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2012–2014.

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

Recent appearances

Ways and Means: Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law 18 Mar 2015

I have heard it said that I was the only Minister in history to have been sacked for being too supportive of the Government. Although the decision to determine my future may or may not have been wise—others can judge that—I remain unequivocally enthusiastic about this Government, as I am about the Budget statement made by the Chancellor today. That is what I want to speak about in what...
Estimates Day — [2nd Allotted Day] — Estimates 2014-15 — Department for Communities and Local Government: Ministry of Defence — Defence and Security Review (NATO) 2 Mar 2015

Grand coalition is what you need.
Public Bill Committee: Infrastructure Bill [Lords]: New Clause 10 - Power to abolish Public Works Loan Commissioners 13 Jan 2015

Surely the most rational explanation is that this Government, even well into their fifth year, remain so vigorous and so determined to reform Britain for the best across so many different fronts and so many different departments, that it is difficult for us to accommodate all our energetic new ideas without putting a lot of them into this single Bill.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton Deane

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

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Taunton

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Topics of interest

Home Department
Health
Transport
Communities and Local Government
Treasury
Departmental Information Officers
Departmental NDPBs
Departmental Travel
Departmental Advertising
Departmental Vehicles

Other offices held in the past

Member, Political and Constitutional Reform Committee (31 Oct 2013 to 1 Dec 2014)
The Minister of State, Home Department (6 Sep 2012 to 7 Oct 2013)
The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (13 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
Shadow Minister (Treasury) (20 Dec 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (23 Jan 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (3 Aug 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
Member, Home Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 3 Mar 2008)
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (16 May 2005 to 23 Jan 2007)

Future MPs in this constituency

Rebecca Pow

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Social Action, Responsibility and Heroism Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
Infrastructure Bill Committee (8 out of 11)
Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill Committee (10 out of 15)
Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Crime and Courts Bill Committee (9 out of 13)
Saving Gateway Accounts Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Finance Bill Committee (17 out of 18)
Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (20 out of 24)
Serious Crime Bill Committee (9 out of 9)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

2. Remunerated employment, office, profession etc

Received £5,000 from JP Morgan, 60 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0JP, for a speaking engagement. Hours: 1 hr plus preparation and travel; one day in total. (Registered 30 March 2015)

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