Yvonne Fovargue’s voting in Parliament

Yvonne Fovargue is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Yvonne Fovargue’s votes.

• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 39 votes for, 11 votes against, 37 absences, between 2010–2019
• Almost always voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 13 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2015
• Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 15 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2018
• Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 12 votes against, between 2013–2016

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

Yvonne Fovargue has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 5 Feb 2019

Recent appearances

• Communities: Charities and Volunteers 13 Feb 2019

  I am really pleased to speak in this debate and to talk about my experience of 23 years both as a volunteer at and manager of a local citizens advice bureau. People volunteer for many different reasons. I volunteered because I was at home with a young baby, and I wanted to get out and do something else other than sing “The Wheels on the Bus” for a while. I was really glad I did, because...

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Profile

Labour MP for Makerfield

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @Y_FovargueMP
• https://facebook.com/YvonneFovargueMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Yvonne Fovargue campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Work and Pensions
• HM Treasury
• Treasury
• Defence
• Electronic Warfare
• Universal Credit
• NHS: Negligence
• Housing Benefit
• Credit

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (since 9 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (3 Jul 2017 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
• Member, Procedure Committee (13 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow Minister (Defence) (8 May 2015 to 18 Sep 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Education) (20 Oct 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Procedure Committee (27 Jan 2014 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Shadow Minister (Defence) (7 Oct 2013 to 20 Oct 2014)
• Shadow Minister (Transport) (11 Jan 2013 to 7 Oct 2013)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (7 Oct 2011 to 11 Jan 2013)
• Member, Consolidation Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Dec 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
• Member, Health and Social Care Committee (2 Nov 2010 to 24 Oct 2011)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Ian McCartney
• Michael McGuire

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Parking (Code of Practice) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Pension Schemes Bill Committee (2 out of 4)
• Defamation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Savings Accounts and Health in Pregnancy Grant Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Financial Services Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Welfare Reform Bill Committee (20 out of 26)
• Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill Committee (15 out of 18)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Yvonne Fovargue’s speeches
• Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 73.17% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 64 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Yvonne Fovargue’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 180 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)