Bill Esterson MP, Sefton Central

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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 selection of Bill Esterson’s votes.

Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2020
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2010–2017
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 18 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2019
Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2016
Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2019

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Bill Esterson has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Organic Food 22 Sep 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to secure equivalence agreements for organic products with her international counterparts.
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Organic Food: Exports 22 Sep 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what steps she is taking to promote the export of organic produce from the UK.
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Expert Trade Advisory Groups: Membership 22 Sep 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, what plans she has to meet with the TUC to discuss the membership of the Trade Advisory Groups.

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Profile

Labour MP for Sefton Central

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

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
Education
HM Treasury
Cabinet Office
Trade Agreements
Employment Agencies
Small Businesses: Billing
Foreign Investment in UK
Government Departments: Procurement

Currently held offices

Shadow Minister (International Trade) (since 18 Oct 2016)

Other offices held in the past

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, Housing, Communities and Local Government 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)

Trade Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Trade Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Education and Adoption Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
Enterprise Bill Committee (8 out of 16)
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (11 out of 16)
Care Bill Committee (13 out of 15)
Deep Sea Mining Bill Committee (0 out of 2)
Children and Families Bill Committee (16 out of 19)
Marine Navigation (No. 2) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Wreck Removal Convention Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (14 out of 14)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 14 Sep 2020.

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Unite the Union
Address of donor: 128 Theobalds Road, Holborn, London WC1X 8TN

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000

Donor status: trade union

(Registered 10 January 2020)

2. (b) Any other support not included in Category 2(a)

Name of donor: USDAW
Address of donor: 188 Wilmslow Road, Manchester M14 6LJ

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £2,000 to Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd

Date received: 8 November 2019

Date accepted: 8 November 2019

Donor status: trade union

(Registered 10 January 2020)

Name of donor: Jayne Moores
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £20,000 to Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd

Date received: 12 November 2019

Date accepted: 12 November 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 10 January 2020)

Name of donor: George Maloney
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £10,000 to Bill Esterson Campaigns Ltd

Date received: 22 November 2019

Date accepted: 22 November 2019

Donor status: individual

(Registered 10 January 2020)

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

Flat in Brompton, Kent: (i). (Updated 27 April 2018)

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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