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: 19 Nov 2018

Recent appearances

• Leaving the EU 26 Nov 2018

  I commend the Prime Minister for her determination to reach agreement between the UK and the EU in this agreement. In particular, I welcome the statement in the political declaration in relation to foreign, security and defence policy that the United Kingdom and the EU will be a champion for a rules-based international order. Does she agree that one of the biggest opportunities for the UK, as...

• 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...

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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
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

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

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 27 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all James Morris’s speeches
• Has received answers to 2 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 94.53% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• 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") 144 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)