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 an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2020.
• Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
• 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 greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2013–2016.
• Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2019.
• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.

Last updated: 18 Jan 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Written Ministerial Statements — Home Office: Immigration and Border Control 20 Jul 2022

  Today will see the publication of two documents supporting the Home Office’s strategy for the future border: The Independent Review of Border Force (CP 700) and the New Plan for Immigration Legal Migration and Border Control Strategy Statement (CP 706). These documents have been laid before both Houses today and will be made available on Gov.UK. The strategy statement sets out our...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Home Office: Updating the Interception of Communications Code of Practice 20 Jul 2022

  The Investigatory Powers Act 2016 provides a regulatory framework for the use of a number of covert investigatory powers, to ensure that the powers are used by public authorities in a lawful way in order to, for example, gather vital information on those who are suspected of the most serious crimes, including terrorism. The Act provides the necessary safeguards to protect individual privacy...

• Written Ministerial Statements — Home Office: Home Office update 19 Jul 2022

  The Senior Salaries Review Body (SSRB) published its report today. The SSRB considered the pay and allowances for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) and Police, Fire and Crime Commissioners (PFCCs) in England and Wales. The Government values the independent and expert advice of the SSRB. We thank the Chair and members for their thoughtful commentary and observations. The SSRB’s report...

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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)