Jonathan Edwards MP, Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

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Jonathan Edwards’s voting in Parliament

Jonathan Edwards is a Independent MP, but has changed parties or become independent.

Compared to their original party (Plaid Cymru), for the vast majority of issues they have voted in the same way as other Plaid Cymru MPs.

This is a random selection of Jonathan Edwards’s votes.

Consistently voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2018.
Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2020.
Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 19 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2019.
Almost always voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.

Last updated: 25 Jan 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Jonathan Edwards

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security and Child Support Tribunal: Appeals 15 Jul 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Social Security and Child Support Tribunal cases have taken place each year for the last five years; and how much those cases cost her Department.
Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Social Security and Child Support Tribunal: Appeals 15 Jul 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many Social Security and Child Support Tribunal cases relating to Universal Credit have taken place each year for the last five years; and how much those cases cost her Department.
NHS Pensions and Staffing 13 Jul 2022

I thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way. I congratulate him on securing the debate and on making that key point on the retention of staff. When a similar problem happened with the judiciary, the Government brought in a tax unregistered scheme which, critically, breaks the link between working more hours and the additional tax bill, as well as ensuring that the right amount of tax is paid....

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Independent MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

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

Party was Plaid Cymru until 22 May 2020

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jonathan Edwards campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Treasury
Ministry of Defence
Department for Transport
Transport
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Public Expenditure: Wales
Wales
Railways: Wales
Public Expenditure
Severn River Crossing

Currently held offices

Member, Welsh Grand Committee (since 18 Jan 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (11 Mar 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (14 Jul 2016 to 23 May 2020)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign Intervention) (8 May 2015 to 23 May 2020)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (10 Mar 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 6 Jan 2014)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Treasury) (18 Jun 2010 to 23 May 2020)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) (18 Jun 2010 to 14 Jul 2016)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Transport) (18 Jun 2010 to 23 May 2020)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) (18 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) (18 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Wales) (18 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Shadow PC Spokesperson (Wales) (18 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Specialist Printing Equipment and Materials (Offences) bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Control of Horses Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
PREVENTION OF SOCIAL HOUSING FRAUD BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
Sports Grounds Safety Authority Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Public Services (Social Enterprise and Social Value) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 8 Aug 2022.

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