Jon Ashworth MP, Leicester South

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Jon Ashworth’s voting in Parliament

Jon Ashworth is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Jon Ashworth’s votes.

Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 59 votes for, 13 votes against, 29 absences, between 2012–2020
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 32 votes against, 11 absences, between 2013–2016
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2013–2020
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2016
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 12 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2019
Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013

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Jon Ashworth has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Care Homes: Closures 6 Aug 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many care homes have closed since the 2016-17 financial year; and how many beds were lost as a result of those closures.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Health Services: Protective Clothing 5 Aug 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what personal protective equipment has been distributed to dietitians in the UK.
Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Hospitals: Discharges 4 Aug 2020

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average number of people per day was that experienced a delayed discharge from hospital for (a) April, (b) May and (c) June 2020; and what the reason was for the delayed discharge.

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Profile

Labour MP for Leicester South

Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2011 — Byelection

Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015; Labour/Co-operative until 6 Nov 2019

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jon Ashworth campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

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Currently held offices

Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (since 9 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Secretary of State for Health (7 Oct 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
Shadow Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office) (14 Sep 2015 to 7 Oct 2016)
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (7 Oct 2013 to 14 Sep 2015)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (7 Oct 2011 to 7 Oct 2013)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

FINANCE BILL Committee (16 out of 16)
Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Financial Services (Banking Reform)Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Public Service Pensions Bill Committee (9 out of 9)
FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL Committee (4 out of 4)
Public Bodies Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
Live Music Bill Committee (0 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 10 Aug 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, London WC1X 8TN

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000 for the 2019 General Election Campaign

Donor status: trade union

(Registered 18 December 2019)

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

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

Amount of donation, or nature and value if donation in kind: Hotel accommodation for five nights at the 2019 Labour Party Conference, value £1,100

Date received: 20-25 September 2019

Date accepted: 20 September 2019

Donor status: trade union

(Registered 24 October 2019)

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