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

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: 12 Sep 2017

Recent appearances

• Iran 16 Oct 2017

  The Minister has described how difficult and complex it was to negotiate this deal, which was such a significant step forward, and is, of course, now at risk. May I urge him to be a little bolder and state clearly on the record whether he thinks this intervention from the US President will make it easier or more difficult to reach successful multilateral diplomatic agreements in future?

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Military Intervention 16 Oct 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent representations he has made to coalition partners on trends in the number of civilian deaths caused by coalition airstrikes.

• Written Answers — Ministry of Defence: Syria: Military Intervention 16 Oct 2017

  To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the number of civilians killed by coalition airstrikes in Syria.

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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)

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)
• Children and Families Bill Committee (18 out of 19)
• Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• 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)

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• Has spoken in 20 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Jo Swinson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 9 written questions in the last year — 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 78.26% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 33 annotations on this MP’s speeches — well 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.
• 123 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Jo Swinson’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 668 times in debates — well above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)