Kirsten Oswald MP, East Renfrewshire

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10th June 2020 onwards

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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 random selection of Kirsten Oswald’s votes.

Consistently voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020.
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 1 vote for, 28 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2022.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 26 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022.
Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.

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

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

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

Recent appearances

Green Energy Potential: Scotland 31 Jan 2023

My right hon. Friend is making an incredibly important point. From the perspective of people outside, looking in here, who cannot afford to pay their fuel bills, does he agree that it is galling and inexplicable to them that, although Scotland is such an energy-rich country, it has so little control over the prices that people have to pay?
Holocaust Memorial Day 26 Jan 2023

Before I begin my speech, I wish to thank the right hon. Member for Bromsgrove (Sajid Javid) for the way he opened the debate, which set the scene for a day of powerful speeches, including the exceptionally good maiden speech from the hon. Member for Stretford and Urmston (Andrew Western). It has not been comfortable listening to the speeches today. Hearing these other contributions has...
Women and Equalities: Workplace Inequality: Gender and Race 25 Jan 2023

This week, the UK Government rejected outright five recommendations of the Women and Equalities Committee on menopause and the workplace, and they are not committing to any new work in response to the report. The Chair of the Committee, the right hon. Member for Romsey and Southampton North (Caroline Nokes), described the Government’s progress as “glacial” and their response as...

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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
Treasury
Department for Transport
Home Office
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Persecution of Christians Across the Globe Independent Review
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Carers' Benefits
Electronic Government: Proof of Identity

Currently held offices

Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Women) (since 2 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Equalities) (since 1 Feb 2021)

Other offices held in the past

SNP Deputy Leader (7 Jul 2020 to 6 Dec 2022)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) (7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Work, Pensions and Inclusion) (7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021)
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: 23 Jan 2023.

8. Miscellaneous

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

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