Voting summaries
MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives.
One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.
On TheyWorkForYou, we create voting summaries that group a set of decisions together, show how an MP has generally voted on a set of related votes, and if they differ from their party.
You can read more about our process , the kinds of votes we include , how we compare MPs to parties , and why we think this is important .
Below are summaries of how Angus MacNeil has voted on key issues, grouped by policy area (randomly ordered).
Voting records for MPs who change parties / have whip withdrawn
This MP has either become an independent MP, changed parties, or had the party whip withdrawn over the course of their time in Parliament.
In the votes below they are compared to their original party (Scottish National Party).
How Angus MacNeil voted on Home Affairs #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted against introducing ID cards Show votes
5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2005 and 2006. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes
1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2008 and 2009. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Almost always voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes
1 vote for, 17 votes against, 8 absences, between 2005 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes
6 votes against, between 2009 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
2 votes for, 20 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes
6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2014 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 22 May 2024.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Miscellaneous Topics #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for greater regulation of gambling Show votes
5 votes for, 1 absence, between 2005 and 2014. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes
1 vote against, between 2005 and 2010. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes
2 votes against, between 2009 and 2011. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes
5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 36%) the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes
12 votes for, 21 votes against, 25 absences, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 36%).
Generally voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes
1 vote for, 1 absence, between 2013 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 51%).
Generally voted against allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes
2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes
3 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes
3 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 19 January 2021.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Environmental Issues #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes
17 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 agreement, 13 absences, between 2007 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
8 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2018. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
5 votes for, 4 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2023. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for improving biodiversity Show votes
1 vote for, 6 absences, in 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for improving air quality Show votes
1 vote for, 4 absences, in 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes
1 vote for, 5 absences, between 2012 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) measures to encourage purchase and use of electric vehicles Show votes
1 vote against, 1 agreement, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Last updated: 2 April 2025.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #
For votes held while they were in office:
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
25 votes against, 8 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2018. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
12 votes for, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes
3 votes for, between 2011 and 2017. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes
4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Business and the Economy #
For votes held while they were in office:
Almost always voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
3 votes for, 21 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
2 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2013 and 2020. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
3 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 37%).
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
5 votes for, 4 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 8 December 2021.
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For votes held while they were in office:
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2007 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%).
Generally voted for a lower voting age Show votes
4 votes for, 3 absences, between 2005 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, between 2007 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Generally voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties , such as charities, during elections Show votes
6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) more powers for local councils Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 24 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 51%).
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
12 votes for, 2 votes against, 11 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
35 votes for, 4 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes
1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes
6 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes
1 vote for, 2 agreements, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 3 December 2024.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
3 votes against, between 2007 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
2 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008 and 2016. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
46 votes for, 9 votes against, 21 absences, between 2006 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes
10 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes
3 votes against, between 2014 and 2015. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes
11 votes for, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2019. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes
14 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 3 absences, between 2017 and 2019. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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How Angus MacNeil voted on Taxation and Employment #
For votes held while they were in office:
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2011. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 44%).
Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
7 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Almost always voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes
3 votes for, 24 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted for increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes
2 votes for, between 2012 and 2015. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Almost always voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
8 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2017. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
8 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax ) Show votes
1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2013. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes
4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
12 votes against, 6 absences, between 2008 and 2023. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted against.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 64%) higher taxes on banks Show votes
7 votes for, 4 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 65%).
Almost always voted for increasing capital gains tax Show votes
6 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Scottish National Party MPs almost always voted for.
Last updated: 3 March 2025.
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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
11th May to 2nd June 2020
All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
2nd to 9th June 2020
The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
10th June 2020 onwards
The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
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