Jonathan Edwards’s voting in Parliament

Jonathan Edwards is a Plaid Cymru MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Plaid Cymru MPs.

This is a selection of Jonathan Edwards’s votes.

• Generally voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 18 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2015
• 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 for more EU integration Show votes 50 votes for, 7 votes against, 25 absences, between 2010–2018
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013
• Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017

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

Jonathan Edwards has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Backbench Business: Recognition of Fibromyalgia as a Disability — [Mr Adrian Bailey in the Chair] 15 Jan 2019

  Diolch yn fawr, Mr Bailey. My wife is also a sufferer of fibromyalgia. I asked her if she wanted me to make a speech publicly declaring her condition and she was eager for me to do so, because one of the biggest feelings felt by fibromyalgia sufferers is helplessness. My wife was recently diagnosed, but she has been suffering from the symptoms for five years. The trigger event was the birth...

• Backbench Business: Recognition of Fibromyalgia as a Disability — [Mr Adrian Bailey in the Chair] 15 Jan 2019

  The hon. Gentleman is making an extremely powerful speech. As I will say in my contribution, my wife is a fibromyalgia sufferer. Is it not the case that stressful experiences actually exacerbate the condition, leading to hugely damaging flare-ups?

• Universal Credit 14 Jan 2019

  When will the British Government extend the much-needed transitional protection to people who are migrating naturally through a change of circumstance?

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Profile

Plaid Cymru MP for Carmarthen East and Dinefwr

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @JonathanPlaid
• https://facebook.com/PlaidSirGar

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Treasury
• Transport
• Energy and Climate Change
• HM Treasury
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Public Expenditure: Wales
• Wales
• Public Expenditure
• Railways: Wales
• Severn River Crossing

Currently held offices

• Shadow PC Spokesperson (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (since 14 Jul 2016)
• Shadow PC Spokesperson (Foreign Intervention) (since 8 May 2015)
• Shadow PC Spokesperson (Treasury) (since 18 Jun 2010)
• Shadow PC Spokesperson (Transport) (since 18 Jun 2010)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committee on Exiting the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• 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 (Business, Innovation and Skills) (18 Jun 2010 to 14 Jul 2016)
• 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)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Adam Price
• Alan Williams

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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 100 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Jonathan Edwards’s speeches
• Has received answers to 136 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 82.43% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 70 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Jonathan Edwards’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 316 times in debates — above average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)