Laura Sandys, former MP, South Thanet

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A selection of Laura Sandys’s votes

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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, 3 absences, between 2012–2014.
Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 28 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2015.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2012.
Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2011–2012.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 15 votes for, 6 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2014.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2010.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Laura Sandys’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Laura Sandys’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Ways and Means — Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation — Amendment of the Law 20 Mar 2015

It is pleasure, although with a significant amount of disagreement, to follow the hon. Member for Blaydon (Mr Anderson). We must remember exactly where we have come from, not just where we are today. We inherited a total economic mess, and as with school reports, it is not just the overall score card that matters; it is the difference between the starting point and where we are today:...
Culture, Media and Sport Committee: Epilepsy 26 Feb 2015

I want to thank everybody here and to ask the Minister to do something for everybody, not least the two young ladies we have heard about today. Their legacy is worth his doing three things. The first is to talk to NHS England and work out a pathway to reduce by 400 the unnecessary deaths caused by SUDEP each year. The second is to kick and beat the more than 90% of CCGs that do not have a...

More of Laura Sandys’s recent appearances

Profile

Former Conservative MP for South Thanet

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

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Business
Innovation and Skills
Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Education
Health
Energy and Climate Change
UK Trade and Investment
Entry Clearances: Overseas Students
Animal Health and Veterinary Laboratories Agency
Pupils: Disadvantaged
Medical Research Council

Other offices held in the past

Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (15 Oct 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2011 to 26 Mar 2012)
Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 5 Nov 2012)
Member, Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (23 Jun 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Craig Mackinlay

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Consumer Rights Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (2 out of 4)
Energy Bill Committee (14 out of 16)
Domestic Violence, Crime and Victims (Amendment) bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 30 Mar 2015.

8. Land and Property

Part owner of a flat in London. Rental income is paid to the other owner. (Registered 8 December 2012)

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Laura Sandys