Margot James, former MP, Stourbridge

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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A selection of Margot James’s votes

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Consistently voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 14 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2018.
Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
Almost always voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 20 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2019.
Consistently voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2013.
Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2010–2017.
Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 51 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2012–2016.

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

Recent appearances

Valedictory Debate 5 Nov 2019

The Information Commissioner’s Office is empowered under the Data Protection Act 2018 to produce a code of practice for political campaigning and it has produced a code. Does the hon. Gentleman agree that the next Government should put that code of practice into statute?
Leaving the EU: Workers’ Rights 29 Oct 2019

I welcome my right hon. Friend’s commitment to the UK becoming the best place in the world in which to work and grow a business. Does she agree that we need to consider the way in which employment protection and the tribunals system impact on those in low paid and insecure employment in particular?
Health and Social Care: Bedrolite 29 Oct 2019

What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of Bedrolite in treating (a) multiple sclerosis and (b) other neurological conditions.

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Profile

Former Independent MP for Stourbridge

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

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Party was Conservative until 3 Sep 2019

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

Health
Work and Pensions
Home Department
Education
Business
Innovation and Skills
Obesity
Human Trafficking
Higher Education: Admissions
Drugs: Rehabilitation
Farming: Pigs

Other offices held in the past

The Minister of State, Department for Culture, Media and Sport (9 Jan 2018 to 18 Jul 2019)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (17 Jul 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (13 May 2015 to 17 Jul 2016)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 8 Nov 2012)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 8 Nov 2012)
Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls (12 Jul 2010 to 8 Nov 2012)
Member, Business, Innovation and Skills Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 5 Nov 2012)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Suzanne Webb

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Data Protection Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Education and Adoption Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
Childcare Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Taxation of Pensions Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Energy Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Health and Social Care Bill Committee (39 out of 40)
Energy Bill Committee (8 out of 8)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 5 Nov 2019.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

Cottage in Worcestershire: (i) and (ii).

7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital

Violet Productions; film production

7. (ii) Other shareholdings, valued at more than £70,000

Childcare Corp VCT

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Margot James