James Morris’s voting in Parliament

James Morris is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

However, James Morris sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• James Morris voted against investigations into the Iraq war, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes
• James Morris generally voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex, while most Conservative MPs generally voted for. Show votes

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

James Morris has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• International Trade: Export Strategy 15 Nov 2018

  What recent progress the Government have made on their export strategy.

• International Trade: Export Strategy 15 Nov 2018

  Last week, I visited Crosby Premier Stampings in Cradley Heath. The company has been forging for nearly 100 years in the Black country, and currently uses traditional and high-tech methods. It is increasing its global sales, including to China. Will the Secretary of State explain how the export strategy will help other such small and medium-sized enterprises to develop their export business...

• Budget Resolutions - Income Tax (Charge) 31 Oct 2018

  I rise to support the Budget, which comes at an important time in the history of our country, when we need to develop policies fit to face future challenges. I agree with my right hon. Friend the Member for Haltemprice and Howden (Mr Davis), who is no longer in his place, that we should judge the Budget on whether it delivers practically for people, businesses and families across the...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Halesowen and Rowley Regis

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

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @JamesMorrisHRR
• https://facebook.com/JamesMorrisHRR

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

James Morris campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Health
• Department for Education
• Communities and Local Government
• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Home Department
• Social Services: Children
• Rights of Way
• Atos Healthcare
• Regional Planning and Development: North of England
• Public Sector Mutuals

Currently held offices

• Vice-Chair, Conservative Party (since 8 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 23 Jun 2014)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Sylvia Heal

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Offensive Weapons Bill Committee (9 out of 10)
• Armed Forces (Service Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Pension Schemes Bill Committee (7 out of 10)
• Affordable Homes bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Local Audit and AccountabilityBill Committee (9 out of 9)
• Growth and Infrastructure Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Local Government Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Localism Bill Committee (22 out of 24)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all James Morris’s speeches
• Has received answers to 3 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 94.16% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 2 annotations on this MP’s speeches — average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 66 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on James Morris’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 143 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)