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MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives. One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.

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Gavin Robinson’s voting in Parliament

Gavin Robinson is a Dup MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Dup MPs.

In the last year, Gavin Robinson has an alignment score of 100% with other MPs of their party (over 253 votes). Find out more.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes 1 vote for, 4 absences, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 56%).
• Generally voted for phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes 1 vote for, 4 absences, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%).
• Generally voted for stronger fire safety measures Show votes 1 vote for, 3 absences, between 2020 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%).
• Generally voted for more proscriptive planning laws Show votes 1 vote for, 3 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes 4 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%).
• Generally voted for more rights for tenants and regulation on landlords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 14 January 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for academy schools Show votes 1 vote for, in 2016. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against nationalising teacher pay and the curriculum for academies, tightening child-protection duties, free breakfast clubs (Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill). Show votes 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 18 March 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Tended to vote against (alignment score: 32%) measures to prevent climate change Show votes 5 votes for, 13 votes against, 1 agreement, 5 absences, between 2015 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 3 votes against, between 2018 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against improving biodiversity Show votes 4 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) improving air quality Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 41%).
• Generally voted against improving environmental water quality Show votes 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2021 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) measures to encourage purchase and use of electric vehicles Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 1 agreement, between 2021 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%).

Last updated: 2 April 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for adding a third runway at Heathrow Airport Show votes 1 vote for, in 2018. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 25 June 2018. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 2 votes for, 11 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 5 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2022. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 45%).
• Voted against means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.
• Voted against more powers to investigate welfare fraud, including requiring banks to monitor accounts of welfare recipients Show votes 1 vote against, in 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 3 February 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against equal gay rights Show votes 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2019 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Voted against allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 1 vote against, in 2019. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.
• Consistently voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 2 votes against, between 2015 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 20 June 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 7 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%).
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 4 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2016 and 2020. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Almost always voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 3 votes for, 1 abstention, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 1 vote for, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 2 absences, between 2015 and 2016. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 4 votes for, 43 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 2 votes for, in 2015. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2020 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 2 votes for, in 2015. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against UK membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2019. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Almost always voted against a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes 2 votes for, 12 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted against a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes 4 votes against, between 2017 and 2019. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted against.

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

How Gavin Robinson voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 10 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2017 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 7 votes for, 2 votes against, 7 absences, 2 abstentions, between 2015 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Voted against increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.
• Generally voted against increasing capital gains tax Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against charging VAT on private school fees Show votes 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2025. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 25 March 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 47%) a stricter asylum system Show votes 8 votes for, 9 votes against, 8 absences, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
• Consistently voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 2 votes for, in 2016. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 13 votes for, 2 votes against, 11 absences, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes 3 votes for, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 1 vote for, in 2016. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes 4 votes for, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
• Generally voted for making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 3 votes for, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 22 May 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 1 vote for, in 2020. Comparable DUP MPs voted for.
• Voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote against, in 2016. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 2 votes against, in 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes 13 votes for, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs almost always voted for.
• Voted against creating a publically owned energy investment company (Great British Energy) Show votes 1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted against.

Last updated: 29 October 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 2 votes against, between 2015 and 2025. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted against.
• Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 5 votes for, 5 votes against, 12 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 1 vote for, 2 absences, between 2020 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 9 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted against.

Last updated: 20 June 2025. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Gavin Robinson voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, between 2016 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Almost always voted against a lower voting age Show votes 4 votes against, 1 absence, 1 abstention, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016 and 2020. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2016 and 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 1 vote for, in 2019. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted for.
• Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) more powers for local councils Show votes 2 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 42%).
• Generally voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 1 vote against, 2 absences, in 2021. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 4 votes for, 8 votes against, 4 absences, between 2016 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 5 votes for, 15 votes against, 13 absences, between 2015 and 2024. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted against a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes 1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable DUP MPs consistently voted against.
• Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 3 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 32%).
• Generally voted for photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 2 votes for, 2 absences, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.
• Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes 1 vote against, 2 agreements, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable DUP MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 12 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.