Kirsten Oswald MP, East Renfrewshire

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Kirsten Oswald’s voting in Parliament

Kirsten Oswald is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

This is a selection of Kirsten Oswald’s votes.

Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 20 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020
Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2016
Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 23 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016

Last updated: 20 Jul 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Kirsten Oswald has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Women and Equalities: Topical Questions 22 Jul 2020

Last year, the UK Government consulted on extending—By 2019, the UK Government committed to improving redundancy protection. However, no legislation Will the Minister provide an update on what progress has been made or is it, as I fear, that there has not been any?
Prime Minister: Engagements 22 Jul 2020

Parliament will return after the summer recess to what manufacturing group Make UK describes as a “jobs bloodbath” because the Chancellor is ending the furlough scheme. We can see the impact on jobs and livelihoods coming over the horizon because of that furlough cliff edge. A meal deal does not cut it. What will the Prime Minister do to support strategic sectors and prevent unemployment...
BBC 21 Jul 2020

The TV has been a vital lifeline to pensioners during the pandemic, but because of some very cynical Conservative party buck-passing, more than 5,200 households in East Renfrewshire—more than 80% of homes in which someone is over 75—face paying the licence fee. Those pensioners rely on their televisions. The Government clearly have an influence, so will the Minister use it and work with...

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Scottish National Party MP for East Renfrewshire

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Kirsten Oswald campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Ministry of Defence
Department for Work and Pensions
HM Treasury
Treasury
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Carers' Benefits
Unmanned Air Vehicles
Armed Forces: Complaints

Currently held offices

SNP Deputy Leader (since 7 Jul 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (since 7 Jan 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) (since 7 Jan 2020)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work, Pensions and Inclusion) (since 7 Jan 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Armed Forces and Veterans) (20 May 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Future MPs in this constituency

Paul Masterton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

Intellectual Property (Unjustified Threats) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 20 Jul 2020.

1. Employment and earnings

Payments from City of Glasgow College, Cathedral Street, Glasgow G4 0RF:

26 December 2019, received £1,599.89 for lecturing. Hours: none since my election. (Registered 08 January 2020)

26 January 2020, received £273.03 for conclusion of marking work at the end of this past employment, plus accrued holiday pay. Hours: 11 hrs. (Registered 13 February 2020)

8. Miscellaneous

Business Convenor SNP (Chair). (Registered 08 January 2020)

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