Andy McDonald MP, Middlesbrough

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Andy McDonald’s voting in Parliament

Andy McDonald 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 Andy McDonald’s votes.

Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, between 2013–2021.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 62 votes for, 12 votes against, 30 absences, between 2013–2022.
Consistently 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, between 2013–2018.
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 2015–2022.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 3 votes for, 36 votes against, 7 absences, between 2014–2022.
Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2013–2016.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Andy McDonald has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Care Workers: Migrant Workers 31 Jan 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the potential merits of allowing disabled people who directly employ their own care workers to sponsor care workers from abroad.
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Clause 1 - Minimum service levels for certain strikes 30 Jan 2023

Will the Minister give way?
Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Bill: Clause 1 - Minimum service levels for certain strikes 30 Jan 2023

A lot of the remarks made this evening have focused on safety, but section 44 of the Employment Rights Act 1996 provides workers with the means to contest the adequacy of safety arrangements and withdraw their labour—they can walk away. Given that, can the Minister explain to the Committee which statute would take precedence: the Employment Rights Act 1996 or this Bill?

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Labour MP for Middlesbrough

Entered the House of Commons on 30 November 2012 — Byelection

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Andy McDonald campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Transport
Department for Work and Pensions
Department for Business
Energy and Industrial Strategy
Treasury
Work and Pensions
Railways: Franchises
Heathrow Airport
Railways
Govia Thameslink Railway
West Coast Partnership Rail Franchise

Currently held offices

Member, BEIS Sub-Committee on National Security and Investment (since 28 Jun 2022)
Member, Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee (since 5 Jan 2022)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights (6 Apr 2020 to 27 Sep 2021)
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (27 Jun 2016 to 6 Apr 2020)
Shadow Minister (Transport) (7 Jan 2016 to 27 Jun 2016)
Member, Justice Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 13 Jun 2016)
Member, Justice Committee (10 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Road Traffic Offenders (Surrender of Driving Licences Etc) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
Vehicle Technology and Aviation Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)
High-Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
National Insurance Contributions(Rate Ceilings) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
High Speed Rail (London-West Midlands) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Corporation Tax (Northern Ireland) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill Committee (13 out of 16)
Serious Crime Bill Committee (7 out of 7)
Intellectual Property Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Consumer Rights Bill Committee (15 out of 15)
FINANCE BILL Committee (12 out of 16)
Crime and Courts Bill Committee (10 out of 13)
FINANCE (NO. 2) BILL Committee (4 out of 4)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

8. Miscellaneous

Solicitor (not currently employed as such). (Registered 28 December 2012)

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