Graham Jones’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Graham Jones’s votes.

• Generally voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016
• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 7 votes against, between 2010–2016
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 39 votes against, 9 absences, between 2013–2016
• Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, between 2011–2016
• Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, between 2013–2016

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

Graham Jones has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 21 Feb 2018

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 23 May 2018

  Closure of walk-in services at Accrington Victoria Hospital – Graham Jones. Adjournment debate

• East Coast Main Line 16 May 2018

  Is the Secretary of State attributing all the problems on the east coast main line over the last few years to the franchise holders and none of them to his Department and him?

• Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Charity Regulation 10 May 2018

  What steps he is taking to increase public trust in charity regulation.

More of Graham Jones’s recent appearances

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Profile

Labour MP for Hyndburn

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

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @GrahamJones_MP
• https://facebook.com/grahampjonesmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Graham Jones campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Communities and Local Government
• Home Department
• Work and Pensions
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Treasury
• Independent Living Fund
• Metal Theft
• Police: Accountability
• European Fighter Aircraft
• Theft: Metals

Currently held offices

• Chair, Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee) (since 22 Nov 2017)
• Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (since 6 Nov 2017)
• Member, Defence Sub-Committee (since 12 Sep 2017)
• Member, Defence Committee (since 11 Sep 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (formerly Quadripartite Committee) (10 Oct 2017 to 22 Nov 2017)
• Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) (8 Oct 2010 to 18 Sep 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Greg Pope
• Kenneth Hargreaves

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Automated and Electric Vehicles Bill Committee (5 out of 7)
• Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (1 out of 3)
• Digital Economy Bill Committee (5 out of 11)
• Education and Adoption Bill Committee (9 out of 10)
• International Development (Official Development Assistance Target) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Infrastructure Bill Committee (11 out of 11)
• Gambling (Licensing and Advertising) bill Committee (4 out of 4)
• Children and Families Bill Committee (16 out of 19)
• Scrap Metal Dealers Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Energy Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Energy Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Budget Responsibility and National Audit Bill Committee (4 out of 4)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 40 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Graham Jones’s speeches
• Has received answers to 38 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a very high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 63.92% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 6 annotations on this MP’s speeches — above average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 71 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Graham Jones’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 183 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)