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Voting summaries
MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives.
One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.
On TheyWorkForYou, we create voting summaries that group a set of decisions together, show how an MP has generally voted on a set of related votes, and if they differ from their party.
You can read more about our process , the kinds of votes we include , how we compare MPs to parties , and why we think this is important .
Below are summaries of how Priti Patel has voted on key issues, grouped by policy area (randomly ordered).
This page shows relevant votes while Priti Patel has been in Parliament, you can also view a summary just for the current Parliament .
Priti Patel’s voting in Parliament
Priti Patel is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Conservative MPs.
In the last year, Priti Patel has an alignment score of 99% with other MPs of their party (over 329 votes). Find out more .
How Priti Patel voted on Home Affairs #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes
24 votes for, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes
4 votes for, between 2010 and 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes
3 votes for, 2 absences, between 2014 and 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
23 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes
1 vote for, 3 absences, between 2016 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes
1 vote for, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes
3 votes for, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes
4 votes for, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes
7 votes for, between 2014 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Last updated: 22 May 2024.
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How Priti Patel voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #
For votes held while they were in office:
Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
28 votes for, 5 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2018. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
12 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Almost always voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes
4 votes for, in 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes
3 votes against, between 2011 and 2017. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for increasing the state pension age Show votes
2 votes for, 3 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Voted against means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against reducing the health top-up for new universal credit claims, while increasing the rate of UC standard allowance . Show votes
1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 9 July 2025.
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How Priti Patel voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
1 vote for, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
6 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2011 and 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 32%) more EU integration Show votes
18 votes for, 39 votes against, 10 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
5 votes for, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes
8 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes
3 votes for, between 2014 and 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted against UK membership of the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Almost always voted against a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes
2 votes for, 12 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes
4 votes against, between 2017 and 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against coordinated border security, new immigration crime offences, and scrapping the Rwanda deportation scheme (Border Security Bill ) Show votes
3 votes against, in 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 12 May 2025.
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How Priti Patel voted on Taxation and Employment #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, between 2010 and 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
8 votes for, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes
28 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes
2 votes against, between 2012 and 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
6 votes for, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
8 votes for, 3 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
9 votes for, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax ) Show votes
2 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted for allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes
5 votes for, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
13 votes for, 5 absences, between 2010 and 2023. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 46%) higher taxes on banks Show votes
6 votes for, 7 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 35%).
Consistently voted for higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes
4 votes for, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
4 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against increasing stamp duty Show votes
2 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Voted against increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Almost always voted against increasing capital gains tax Show votes
1 vote for, 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against charging VAT on private school fees Show votes
2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 25 March 2025.
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For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted against a lower voting age Show votes
4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
8 votes for, 4 absences, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
5 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties , such as charities, during elections Show votes
11 votes for, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes
5 votes for, between 2012 and 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Tended to vote against more powers for local councils Show votes
6 votes for, 14 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%).
Generally voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 47%).
Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
2 votes for, 17 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
4 votes for, 38 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted for a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes
1 vote for, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes
2 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes
1 vote against, 2 agreements, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 3 December 2024.
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How Priti Patel voted on Business and the Economy #
For votes held while they were in office:
Almost always voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
24 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 64%) stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
9 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 64%).
Almost always voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted against requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 8 December 2021.
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How Priti Patel voted on Social Issues #
For votes held while they were in office:
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) smoking bans Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Generally voted against measures that increased LGBT+ rights and social equality. Show votes
3 votes against, 5 absences, between 2013 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 53%).
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 66%).
Generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes
1 vote for, 4 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
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Last updated: 20 June 2025.
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How Priti Patel voted on Health #
For votes held while they were in office:
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) smoking bans Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Consistently voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes
3 votes for, between 2011 and 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes
2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
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Generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes
12 votes for, 10 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Consistently voted for higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes
4 votes for, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes
1 vote for, 9 absences, between 2017 and 2023. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 45%).
Last updated: 20 June 2025.
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How Priti Patel voted on Miscellaneous Topics #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2014. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes
1 vote for, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2011. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes
5 votes for, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes
49 votes for, 3 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2013 and 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%).
Almost always voted for restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes
8 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes
3 votes for, 3 absences, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Show votes
1 vote against, between 2013 and 2018. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes
6 votes for, between 2011 and 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes
3 votes for, in 2013. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes
9 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against speeding up nationwide infrastructure consents and opposing local veto powers over large energy schemes Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 10 June 2025.
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How Priti Patel voted on Environmental Issues #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted against measures to prevent climate change Show votes
4 votes for, 17 votes against, 1 agreement, 10 absences, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
6 votes for, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
9 votes for, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 32%).
Generally voted against greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Almost always voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes
1 vote for, 7 votes against, between 2016 and 2023. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted against improving biodiversity Show votes
4 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against improving air quality Show votes
2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) improving environmental water quality Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2012 and 2024. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
4 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) measures to encourage purchase and use of electric vehicles Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 agreement, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2025. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 2 April 2025.
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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
11th May to 2nd June 2020
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2nd to 9th June 2020
The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
10th June 2020 onwards
The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
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