Kwasi Kwarteng’s voting in Parliament

Kwasi Kwarteng is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a random selection of Kwasi Kwarteng’s votes.

• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016.
• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 31 votes for, 71 votes against, 11 absences, between 2012–2020.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 21 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2019.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.

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

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Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Update 20 Jul 2022

  BEIS has been committed to improving the business environment and delivering upon the pillars of the Plan for Growth. We have a plan to secure more domestic energy, support people with the cost of living now, grow the economy and raise wages by reindustrialising our industrial heartlands and unleashing innovation, and accelerating great British science. At the same time, we recognise the...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Business Update 20 Jul 2022

  I am tabling this statement for the benefit of Hon. Members to bring to their attention spend under the Industrial Development Act 1982. In addition to the obligation to report on spend under the Industrial Development Act annually, the Coronavirus Act 2020 created a new quarterly reporting requirement for spend which has been designated as coronavirus-related under the Coronavirus Act. This...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Contingent Liability Notification (Second Extension of the Recovery Loan Scheme) 20 Jul 2022

  I am tabling this statement for the benefit of Honourable and Right Honourable Members to bring to their attention the details of the extension to the Recovery Loan Scheme (RLS). RLS is facilitated by the Government-owned British Business Bank and delivered through its delivery partners. Under the extension, lenders will offer facilities of up to £2 million to support businesses that would...

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Conservative MP for Spelthorne

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @KwasiKwarteng_
• https://facebook.com/Kwasi-Kwarteng-4-Spelthorne-107861645918705

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Kwasi Kwarteng campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Transport
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Treasury
• Department for Transport
• Work and Pensions
• Egypt: Politics and Government
• Aviation: Exhaust Emissions
• Planning
• Libya: Politics and Government
• Blood: Contamination

Currently held offices

• The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (since 8 Jan 2021)

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (24 Jul 2019 to 8 Jan 2021)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (16 Nov 2018 to 24 Jul 2019)
• Member, Public Accounts Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 6 Feb 2017)
• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (4 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Transport Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 5 Jul 2013)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• David Wilshire
• Humphrey Atkins
• Beresford Craddock
• George Pargiter
• Reginald Blaker
• Philip Pilditch

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Taxation (Cross-border Trade) Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Merchant Shipping (Homosexual Conduct) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Pension Schemes Bill Committee (9 out of 10)
• Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 5)
• FINANCE BILL Committee (16 out of 16)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Mesothelioma Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Consumer Rights Bill Committee (14 out of 15)
• HGV Road User Levy Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• MARRIAGE (SAME SEX COUPLES) BILL Committee (11 out of 13)
• Defamation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL Committee (4 out of 4)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (14 out of 14)