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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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- 10th June 2020 onwards
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A selection of Mark Hunter’s votes
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Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2013–2014.
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Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 5 absences, between 2008–2014.
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Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
0 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.
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Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011.
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Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2015.
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Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2008–2013.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Mark Hunter’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Mark Hunter’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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What progress he has made on the Northern Futures project; and if he will make a statement.
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I thank my right hon. Friend for that answer. Northern Futures is a major part of the coalition Government’s efforts to rebalance the economy after decades of over-investment in and focus on London and the south-east. Constituencies such as Cheadle, where unemployment is now just 1.4%, are key beneficiaries. Does he agree that this will be one of this Administration’s greatest legacies?
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Will the Prime Minister join me in paying tribute to the many dedicated health professionals who work at St Ann’s hospice in my constituency, and does he agree that the decision to devolve £6 billion of NHS spending to Greater Manchester presents a tremendous opportunity to integrate health care services better and secure a more positive long-term funding arrangement for our local hospices?
More of Mark Hunter’s recent appearances
Profile
Former Liberal Democrat MP for Cheadle
Entered the House of Commons on 15 July 2005 — Byelection
Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election
Expenses
Topics of interest
- Health
- Transport
- Home Department
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Children
- Schools and Families
- Prostate Cancer
- Driving Offences: Insurance
- Police: Road Traffic
- Driving Offences
- Roads: Safety
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Administration Committee (14 Nov 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Committee of Selection (21 Jun 2010 to 14 Oct 2014)
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 13 Oct 2014)
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 6 Sep 2012)
- Shadow Transport Minister; Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Leader (8 Jan 2009 to 11 May 2010)
- Shadow Minister (Transport) (1 Jul 2008 to 6 May 2010)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 28 Apr 2008)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 28 Apr 2008)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (10 Mar 2008 to 28 Apr 2008)
- Member, Business and Enterprise Committee (10 Mar 2008 to 28 Apr 2008)
- Leader's Parliamentary Private Secretary, Cross-Portfolio and Non-Portfolio Responsibilities (6 Mar 2008 to 8 Jan 2009)
- Member, Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Committee (9 Nov 2007 to 10 Mar 2008)
- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) (18 Oct 2007 to 20 Dec 2007)
- Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (10 Mar 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
- Member, Trade & Industry Committee (25 Oct 2005 to 8 Nov 2007)
- Shadow Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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