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.

However, Andy McDonald sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:

• Andy McDonald voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections, while most Labour MPs generally voted against. Show votes

We have lots more plain English analysis of Andy McDonald’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Andy McDonald’s full vote analysis page for more.

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

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Treasury: Ramsgate Port 17 Jan 2019

  To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the customs code for the Channel ports will be extended to the Port of Ramsgate.

• Written Answers — Department for Transport: Railways: Exhaust Emissions 17 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when he plans to publish the report of the Rail Decarbonisation Taskforce.

• Written Answers — Department for Transport: South Eastern Rail Franchise 17 Jan 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what guidance he had issued to the operator of the Southeastern rail franchise in relation to potential disruption as a result of a requirement for additional paths for rail freight services to Dover and Folkstone in the event that the UK leaves the EU without a deal.

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Profile

Labour MP for Middlesbrough

Entered the House of Commons on 30 November 2012 — Byelection

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @AndyMcDonaldMP
• https://facebook.com/AndyMcDonaldMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

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

• Department for Transport
• Work and Pensions
• Treasury
• HM Treasury
• Communities and Local Government
• Railways: Franchises
• Govia Thameslink Railway
• Railways: Industrial Disputes
• Railways: Tickets
• Railways: Timetables

Currently held offices

• Shadow Secretary of State for Transport (since 27 Jun 2016)

Other offices held in the past

• 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

• Stuart Bell
• Penry Williams
• Joseph Wilson
• Samuel Sadler
• Joseph Wilson
• Isaac Wilson
• Henry Bolckow

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)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 28 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Andy McDonald’s speeches
• Has received answers to 261 written questions in the last year — well above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 79.73% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 17–18 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 65 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Andy McDonald’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 184 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)