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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- 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.
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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.
Bill Esterson’s voting in Parliament
Bill Esterson is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.
This is a random selection of Bill Esterson’s votes.
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Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
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Consistently voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.
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Almost always voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.
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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
14 votes for, 0 votes against, 7 absences, between 2011–2022.
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Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016.
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Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020.
Last updated: 18 May 2022.
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Bill Esterson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, what change there has been in real-term levels of funding for each of the six boroughs in the Liverpool City Region since 2010.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, if he will meet with trade union representatives to discuss developments in the UK steel industry.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 17 January 2023 to Question 120907, when the employment data for the steel sector for 2022 will be published.
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Labour MP for Sefton Central
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
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Topics of interest
Bill Esterson campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Department for Business
- Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Department for International Trade
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Department for Education
- Education
- NHS: Protective Clothing
- Trade Agreements
- Employment Agencies
- Members: Correspondence
- Small Businesses: Billing
Currently held offices
- Member, Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill Committee (since 7 Sep 2022)
- Member, Professional Qualifications Bill [HL] Committee (since 12 Jan 2022)
- Shadow Minister (Business and Industrial Strategy) (since 4 Dec 2021)
- Member, Subsidy Control Bill Committee (since 20 Oct 2021)
Other offices held in the past
- Shadow Minister (International Trade) (18 Oct 2016 to 4 Dec 2021)
- Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (1 Jul 2016 to 10 Apr 2020)
- Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills) (18 Sep 2015 to 30 Jun 2016)
- Member, Treasury Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)
- Member, Levelling Up, Housing and Communities Committee (7 Nov 2011 to 25 Feb 2013)
- Member, Draft House of Lords Reform Bill (Joint Committee) (23 Jun 2011 to 26 Mar 2012)
- Member, Education Committee (2 Nov 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 27 Jun 2011)
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.
2. (b) Any other support not included in
Category 2(a)
Name of donor: Jayne Moores
Address of donor: private
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £5,000 to Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd
Date received: 20 May 2022
Date accepted: 20 May 2022
Donor status: individual
(Registered 14 June 2022)
3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from
UK sources
Name of donor: Betting and Gaming Council (
BGC)
Address of donor: Kings Building, 16 Smith Square, London SW1P 3HQ
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets with hospitality for a
Rugby League World Cup match, value £829.50
Date received: 19 November 2022
Date accepted: 19 November 2022
Donor status: company, registration 12213577
(Registered 30 November 2022)
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital
From 26 September 2016, director and sole shareholder of Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd. (Registered 14 October 2016)
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