Priti Patel’s voting in Parliament

Priti Patel 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 Priti Patel’s votes.

• 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, 4 absences, between 2011–2018.
• Consistently voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2020.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 50 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2016.
• Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2019.

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

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Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Home Office: National Security Bill 12 May 2022

  I am pleased to say that my Department has introduced a National Security Bill to the House of Commons. This Bill brings together a suite of new measures to further protect our national security, the safety of the public and our vital interests from the hostile activities of foreign states. This activity is a growing concern, even though it often takes place away from the public eye. The...

• Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice 11 May 2022

  It is an honour to open today’s Queen’s Speech debate on behalf of Her Majesty’s Government. Keeping citizens safe is the first duty of any Government and, although it is not the only duty, meeting every other duty depends on it. Whenever fear and crime flourish, people cannot, and nor can our economy or our democracy. The Conservative party is the party of law and order. Unlike some,...

• Preventing Crime and Delivering Justice 11 May 2022

  I will not give way. The right hon. Lady will have the chance to speak shortly. Opposition parties voted against tougher sentences for killer drivers, greater powers to monitor terrorists, and an end to the automatic release of dangerous criminals. They are much less curious about the rights of everyone else to go about their everyday business free from molestation. It amazes me that the...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Witham

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @pritipatel

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Priti Patel campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Justice
• Home Department
• Treasury
• Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Trade Unions
• Staff
• EU Law
• Pay
• Departmental Pay

Currently held offices

• The Secretary of State for the Home Department (since 24 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (27 Feb 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (27 Feb 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (27 Feb 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Foreign Affairs Committee (20 Feb 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• The Secretary of State for International Development (14 Jul 2016 to 8 Nov 2017)
• Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (8 May 2015 to 14 Jul 2016)
• The Exchequer Secretary (15 Jul 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• Member, Draft Deregulation Bill (Joint Committee) (10 Jul 2013 to 11 Dec 2013)
• Member, Public Administration Committee (5 Dec 2011 to 23 Jun 2014)
• Member, Members' Expenses Committee (18 Jul 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Welfare Reform and Work Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Childcare Payments Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Gender Equality (International Development) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Immigration Bill Committee (10 out of 11)
• Postal Services Bill Committee (18 out of 21)
• Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (12 out of 14)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (23 out of 26)