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: 23 May 2018

Recent appearances

• G7 11 Jun 2018

  In the light of the Prime Minister’s discussions at the G7, does she agree that now is not the time to weaken sanctions against Russia? In fact, there is a very strong argument that we should be co-operating with other international partners to strengthen sanctions against Russia to make sure that pressure continues to be applied on Putin to conform to the rules-based international order.

• Gaza Border Violence 15 May 2018

  Although it is absolutely essential for the Israeli forces to use restraint on the Gazan border, does the Minister agree that it is not acceptable for Hamas to use this situation to manipulate political opinion and that the role of the international community should be to identify partners for peace so that we can get the peace process back on track?

• Health and Social Care: Social Media: Children’s Mental Health 8 May 2018

  What steps he is taking to protect children’s mental wellbeing from the harmful effects of social media.

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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)

• 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 23 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all James Morris’s speeches
• Has received answers to 1 written question 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 93.09% 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.
• 64 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on James Morris’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 137 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)