Jo Swinson’s voting in Parliament

Jo Swinson is a Liberal Democrat MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Liberal Democrat MPs.

However, Jo Swinson sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Jo Swinson consistently voted for university tuition fees, while most Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against. Show votes
• Jo Swinson generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs, while most Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

Jo Swinson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 9 Apr 2019

Recent appearances

• Sri Lanka 23 Apr 2019

  I thank the Foreign Secretary for his words, his statement and for all that his Department is doing, and I thank the shadow Foreign Secretary for her moving words. This was a heartbreaking attack on Sri Lanka, Christians and peace-loving people everywhere, and we stand with Sri Lanka. Does the Foreign Secretary agree that we face a real threat from those who seek to divide us and to drive our...

• Proportional Representation: House of Commons — [Mr Nigel Evans in the Chair] 23 Apr 2019

  I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way; he is making a thoughtful speech. Has he considered the single transferable vote system? He rightly says that the constituency link is important. We use that system to elect local councillors in Scotland. The link is maintained, but there is also greater proportionality. On the problems that the hon. Gentleman identifies, would he accept that the...

• Climate Action and Extinction Rebellion 23 Apr 2019

  Extinction Rebellion is a vital movement. During the protests on Sunday, my five-year-old son Andrew and I found an amazing sense of positivity, peace and passion for change. Young people are leading the way, and we must listen to them. Does the Minister recognise that, for all the action that is being taken, it will not be enough on the current trajectory, and that we need a transformation...

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Profile

Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire

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

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

Social Media

• @joswinson
• https://facebook.com/joswinson

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Home Department
• Treasury
• Health
• Work and Pensions
• Mental Illness
• Departmental Manpower
• Embassies
• Departmental Televisions
• Mental Health

Currently held offices

• Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats (since 20 Jun 2017)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) (since 16 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Women and Equalities) (30 Jun 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (30 Jun 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Women and Equalities (6 Sep 2012 to 20 Dec 2013)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills (6 Sep 2012 to 20 Dec 2013)
• Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (1 Jul 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (12 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Women and Equality) (1 Mar 2007 to 1 Oct 2007)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland (10 Mar 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)

Future MPs in this constituency

• John Nicolson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Children and Families Bill Committee (18 out of 19)
• Postal Services Bill Committee (19 out of 21)
• Forced Marriage (Civil Protection) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• London Olympics Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
• National Lottery Bill Committee (8 out of 8)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 42 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Jo Swinson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 94 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2014, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 55.56% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well 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.
• 114 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Jo Swinson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 724 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)