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.

Almost always voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011–2016.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Generally voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, 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.
Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2020.
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2016.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Jonathan Edwards

Recent appearances

Jim Fitton: Detention in Iraq 11 May 2022

The Minister mentioned in an earlier answer that there was a direct line for the family to contact officials. Will he confirm that that is an open line for the family to contact whenever they seek reassurance, as opposed to a line of reporting back on the Government’s actions?
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Prescription Drugs: Pharmacy 28 Apr 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent representations he has received from the Welsh Government on the supply of medical drugs to pharmacies.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Prescription Drugs: Pharmacy 28 Apr 2022

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of supply of medical drugs to pharmacies.

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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
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Public Expenditure: Wales
Wales
Railways: Wales
Public Expenditure
High Speed 2 Railway Line

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: 3 May 2022.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

From May 2016 until May 2021, a house in Penygroes: (i). (Registered 05 September 2016; updated 20 January 2022)

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