As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.
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- 11th May to 2nd June 2020
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All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
- 2nd to 9th June 2020
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The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.
- 10th June 2020 onwards
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The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.
We will update this information if the situation changes. See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
A selection of Karen Lumley’s votes
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Almost always voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
48 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2012–2016.
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Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2016.
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Consistently voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
0 votes for, 15 votes against, between 2011–2016.
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Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
7 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016.
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Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes
4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2016.
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Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
11 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2014.
We have lots more plain English analysis of Karen Lumley’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Karen Lumley’s full vote analysis page for more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps her Department plans to take to (a) improve retention of and (b) reduce staff turnover among prison officers.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what plans he has to improve access to affordable dentistry services.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many stroke patients were offered speech therapy (a) nationally and (b) in Worcestershire in 2016.
More of Karen Lumley’s recent appearances
Profile
Former Conservative MP for Redditch
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 3 May 2017 — Dissolved for election
Social Media
Expenses
Topics of interest
Karen Lumley campaigned to leave the European Union
Source: BBC
- Health
- Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
- Education
- Business
- Innovation and Skills
- Department of Health
- Maldives
- Pupils: Disadvantaged
- Bosnia and Herzegovina: Politics and Government
- Syria
- Cancer: Drugs
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)
- Member, Transport Committee (5 Nov 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Welsh Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 2 May 2017.
1. Employment and earnings
Payment of £200 expected from
IPSOS Mori, 3 Thomas More Square, London E1W 1YW, for a survey completed on 14 July 2016. Hours: 1 hr. The fee will be donated to charity. (Registered 15 July 2016)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from
UK sources
Name of donor: This is Global Ltd
Address of donor: 30 Leicester Square, London WC2H 7LA
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets and hospitality at
Capital Radio Summertime Ball at
Wembley Stadium, on 11 June 2016
Date received: 11 June 2016
Date accepted: 11 June 2016
Donor status: company, registration 6251684
(Registered 15 June 2016)
6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year
Part ownership of a flat in Cardiff: (i). (Registered 22 June 2011; updated 21 February 2013)
Part ownership of a house in Redditch: (i). (Registered 21 February 2013)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
RKL Geological Services, consultancy company. (Registered 16 January 2012)
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