Jon Ashworth’s voting in Parliament
Jon Ashworth is a Labour/Co-operative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour/Co-operative MPs.
This is a selection of Jon Ashworth’s votes.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
26 votes for, 9 votes against, 20 absences, between 2012–2018
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Almost always voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
0 votes for, 12 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2014
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2016
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Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
11 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016
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Consistently voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2011
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Voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2016
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Last updated: 16 Jan 2018
Profile
Labour/Co-operative MP for Leicester South
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2011 — Byelection
Party was Labour until 30 Mar 2015
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Topics of interest
Jon Ashworth campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Department of Health
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Cabinet Office
- HM Treasury
- Business
- Innovation and Skills
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- Freedom of Information
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- Government Procurement Card
Currently held offices
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health (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)
Register of Members’ Interests
Last updated: 16 Apr 2018.
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 UnionAddress of donor: 128 Theobalds Road, London WC1X 8TN
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: reimbursement of £503.26 for refreshments at a
Shadow Health Team Reception
Donor status:
trade union(Registered 22
June 2017)
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: freepost costing £1,520
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 07 July 2017)
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: freepost costing £1,296
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 07 July 2017)
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: £1,666.38 received by my
CLP to cover the cost of 2017 Christmas cards and postage
Donor status: trade union
(Registered 13
February 2018)
Name of donor:
Policy Network and Communications Ltd
Address of donor: 11 Tufton Street, London, SW1P 3QB
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights costing £252.27; hotel costs of £111.51; ground transportation costing £67.70; total value £431.43
Destination of visit:
Berlin, GermanyDate of visit: 3 to 4 July 2017
Purpose of visit: To attend and participate in the Progressive Governance Symposium 2017 with leading politicians, academics and policymakers from across Europe and north America.
(Registered 08
August 2017)
Name of donor: Policy Network and Communications Ltd
Address of donor: 11 Tufton Street, London SW1P 3QB
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): Flights £699.07; hotel £301.39; meals £150; total value £1,150.46.
Destination of visit:
Montreal, CanadaDates of visit: 15 - 17
September 2017Purpose of visit: To attend and participate in the Global Progress Summit Symposium 2017 with international leading politicians, academics and policymakers.
(Registered 19
October 2017)
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