Charlotte Leslie

Former Conservative MP for Bristol North West

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European Union Integration

There have been votes in Parliament on the degree of the UK's integration with the European Union. Specific matters voted on include the UK's opt out from the European Union Police and Criminal Justice Measures and the establishment of a European Union External Action Service.

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Charlotte Leslie voted a mixture of for and against more EU integration

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Major votes

  • On 13 Mar 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against guaranteeing EU derived rights, and the potential to acquire residency rights, for EU and EEA citizens legally resident in the UK. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted to empower the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against the UK remaining a member of the European Atomic Agency Community (Euratom) when withdrawing from the European Union and against treating leaving Euratom separately from leaving the European Union. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted to empower the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted to empower the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. Show vote
  • On 1 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted to empower the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. Show vote
  • On 7 Dec 2016: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on The United Kingdom Leaving the European Union Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2016: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on UK Withdrawal from Membership of the European Union Show vote
  • On 14 Mar 2016: Charlotte Leslie voted to take account of carbon dioxide emissions traded via the European Union to Emissions Trading Scheme when calculating the state of the UK carbon account for periods from 2028. Show vote
  • On 9 Mar 2016: Charlotte Leslie voted against the UK opting into a proposed EU directive on combating terrorism; supporting work directly with other countries and recognising that national security is a matter for individual nations. Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2015: Charlotte Leslie voted to support the Government's decision not to opt into a European Union response to disproportionate migration into certain states involving measures to relocate individuals in need of international protection (asylum). Show vote
  • On 10 Nov 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted for continued close working between the UK and other European Union states on criminal justice as well as for associated data protection measures. Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted not to limit the EU's "Europe for Citizens" programme to education about, and reflection on, the Holocaust, armed conflicts and totalitarian regimes in Europe’s history and against explicitly forbidding the programme from promoting European citizenship, integration or institutions. Show vote
  • On 27 Jan 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted for a 185 million Euro EU Europe for Citizens programme of activities and to require EU institutions to deposit their archives at the European University Institute Show vote
  • On 22 Jan 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted to support the that view that promoting jobs and growth in the EU, including by completing the EU Single Market, is the top priority. Show vote
  • On 17 Jan 2014: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on Benefit Entitlement (Restriction) Bill Show vote
  • On 13 Jan 2014: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on European Union (Approvals) Bill — Second Reading — European Archives and Europe for Citizens Programme Show vote
  • On 4 Dec 2013: Charlotte Leslie voted in favour of an EU trade agreement with Colombia and Peru Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Charlotte Leslie voted to opt into Europol's European Union Agency for Law Enforcement Cooperation and Training so long as Europol is not given the power to direct national law enforcement agencies to initiate investigations or share data that conflicts with national security; and against considering the views of the Association of Chief Police Officers when deciding when to opt in. Show vote
  • On 6 Nov 2012: Charlotte Leslie voted for the UK to be involved in a European Supervisory Authority, the European Banking Authority. Show vote
  • On 24 Apr 2012: Charlotte Leslie voted in favour of EU data sharing for criminal justice purposes. Show vote
  • On 23 Nov 2011: Charlotte Leslie voted to support stronger governance of the Schengen area and adding Bulgaria and Romania to it. Show vote
  • On 14 Sep 2011: Charlotte Leslie voted against an EU Directive on the right of access to a lawyer in criminal proceedings and on the right to communicate upon arrest Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2011: Charlotte Leslie voted in favour of the creation of the European Stability Mechanism to give financial assistance to Eurozone countries in need. Show vote
  • On 9 Feb 2011: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on European Union — UK Contributions to the Eurozone Financial Stabilisation Mechanism Show vote
  • On 25 Jan 2011: Charlotte Leslie voted against requiring a referendum prior to UK giving emergency financial assistance via the EU to member states other than the Republic of Ireland. Show vote
  • On 14 Dec 2010: Charlotte Leslie voted to work closely with the European Commission to deliver a strong, principles-based framework for financial sector corporate governance. Show vote
  • On 14 Jul 2010: Charlotte Leslie voted to establish the European Union External Action Service. Show vote

Minor votes

  • On 19 Apr 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against requiring the Prime Minister to give a series of undertakings before giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against seeking to protect the residence rights of citizens of the European Union and their family members who were lawfully resident in the United Kingdom on 23 June 2016. Show vote
  • On 8 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against requiring notice of the UK's withdrawal from the EU to preserve rights acquired in Northern Ireland as a result of European Union membership and against requiring the notification to preserve the right of the people of Northern Ireland determine for themselves if they prefer a union with Great Britain or a sovereign united Ireland. Show vote
  • On 7 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted not to prevent the Prime Minister giving notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union if the European Council have not undertaken that if the United Kingdom Parliament doesn't agree the terms of the United Kingdom's leaving of the European Union the United Kingdom's will remain an EU member under the existing terms. Show vote
  • On 7 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted not to make publication of an assessment of the financial liability of the UK towards the EU, and a statement on the economic impact of the UK leaving the single market, a prerequisite for the Prime Minister giving notification of the UK's intention to withdraw from the EU. Show vote
  • On 6 Feb 2017: Charlotte Leslie voted against only allowing the Prime Minister to give notification of the United Kingdom's intention to leave the European Union a month after the approach to, and objectives for, withdrawal negotiations have been agreed by representatives of the Scottish, Welsh and Northern Ireland administrations. Show vote
  • On 7 Dec 2016: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on The United Kingdom Leaving the European Union Show vote
  • On 6 Jul 2016: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on EU Nationals Currently Living in the UK — Right to Remain Show vote
  • On 15 Jun 2016: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on European Union Membership Show vote
  • On 23 Mar 2016: Charlotte Leslie voted to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 24 Feb 2016: Charlotte Leslie voted to require digital tachographs which use satellite positioning, and can be read remotely, to enforce rules on driving time and rest periods for certain lorries and buses. Show vote
  • On 19 Nov 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted for the UK to rejoin a series of European Union schemes for closer police and judicial co-operation in criminal matters. Show vote
  • On 30 Apr 2014: Charlotte Leslie voted to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Charlotte Leslie voted against committing to continue participation in the European Arrest Warrant and other schemes when opting out of police and criminal justice measures. Show vote
  • On 15 Jul 2013: Charlotte Leslie voted to opt out of all EU police and criminal justice measures adopted before December 2009 Show vote
  • On 22 Apr 2013: Charlotte Leslie voted to approve the Government's assessment of the UK's medium term economic and budgetary position for submission to the European Commission. Show vote
  • On 31 Oct 2012: Charlotte Leslie voted against calling on the UK Government to seek a real terms cut in the European Union budget Show vote
  • On 13 Dec 2011: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on Opposition Day — European Union Show vote
  • On 24 May 2011: Charlotte Leslie was absent for a vote on Royal Assent — Eurozone Financial Assistance Show vote
  • On 10 Nov 2010: Charlotte Leslie voted to approve the Government's position that any sanctions proposed by the EU in relation to economic governance do not apply to the UK. Show vote

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