Jane Ellison, former MP, Battersea

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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.

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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.

We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.

A selection of Jane Ellison’s votes

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Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2014.
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2016.
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 18 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2015.
Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2011–2016.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 14 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — HM Treasury: VAT Exemptions: Schools 27 Apr 2017

Non-Maintained Special Schools provide education within the meaning of the Education Acts, which is exempt from VAT.
Written Answers — HM Treasury: Paye 27 Apr 2017

Where a customer makes payment by BACS using a BACS Service User Number, HM Revenue and Customs systems check 100% of returns against individual bank accounts.
Written Answers — HM Treasury: Paye 27 Apr 2017

I refer the Honourable Member to the answer given to Question 71628.

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Former Conservative MP for Battersea

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election

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Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jane Ellison campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
Treasury
Communities and Local Government
Women and Equalities
Pet Animals Act 1951
Pets
Access to Work
India: Entry Clearances
Rail Franchising

Other offices held in the past

The Financial Secretary to the Treasury (15 Jul 2016 to 3 May 2017)
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health (7 Oct 2013 to 15 Jul 2016)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (10 Jun 2013 to 4 Nov 2013)
Member, Work and Pensions Committee (29 Oct 2012 to 4 Nov 2013)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (12 Jun 2012 to 25 Apr 2013)
Member, Backbench Business Committee (29 Jun 2010 to 1 May 2012)