Jake Berry’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Jake Berry’s votes.

• Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2012–2018.
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010–2021.
• Generally voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted a mixture of for and against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
• Generally voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2013–2022.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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

Jake Berry has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Schools: Buildings 18 Sep 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many schools (a) are affected by and (b) have been forced to close due to reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) in Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Special Educational Needs: Rossendale and Darwen 12 Sep 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support SEND provision in Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

• Written Answers — Department for Education: Apprentices: Rossendale and Darwen 11 Sep 2023

  To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support apprenticeships in Rossendale and Darwen constituency.

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Profile

Conservative MP for Rossendale and Darwen

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @jakeberry
• https://facebook.com/jakeberryofficial

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jake Berry campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Cabinet Office
• Environment Food and Rural Affairs
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Education
• Agriculture: Subsidies
• Contact Orders: Grandparents
• Housing: Construction
• Cabinet Office: Pay
• Local Plans

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (since 25 Jul 2019)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister without Portfolio ( 6 Sep 2022 to 25 Oct 2022)
• Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (jointly with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government) (25 Jul 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) ( 7 Jun 2019 to 25 Jul 2019)
• Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) ( 8 Jan 2018 to 25 Jul 2019)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (14 Jun 2017 to 8 Jan 2018)
• Member, Finance Committee (Commons) (20 Jul 2015 to 16 Jan 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Janet Anderson
• David Trippier

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• National Insurance Contributions(Rate Ceilings) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (7 out of 13)
• Local Government (Religious etc. Observances) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• PREVENTION OF SOCIAL HOUSING FRAUD BILL Committee (1 out of 1)