Colleen Fletcher’s voting in Parliament

Colleen Fletcher is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.

This is a selection of Colleen Fletcher’s votes.

• Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016
• Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 25 votes for, 9 votes against, 21 absences, between 2017–2018
• Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016
• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016

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

Colleen Fletcher has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 17 Jan 2019

  Coventry’s year-long reign as the European city of sport is officially under way. Our city will use the year not only to promote and celebrate the benefits of sport and physical activity, but to act as a catalyst for a fitter, healthier and happier Coventry. Will the Leader of the House join me in congratulating my city on securing European city of sport status, and will she also arrange a...

• Backbench Business: Coventry City Football Club 15 Jan 2019

  There is a strong sense of déjà vu surrounding these proceedings. Around this time last year we stood in this Chamber and debated exactly the same subject: Coventry City football club’s long-term future in its home city. At that time, the club’s deal to play its home games at the Ricoh arena had been due to expire at the end of the 2017-18 season. Negotiations to extend the deal had...

• Public Health Model to Reduce Youth Violence 13 Dec 2018

  It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Bexhill and Battle (Huw Merriman). It is always interesting to hear about Members’ former lives, and about what drove them to come to this place. Sadly, youth violence, and knife crime in particular, has affected almost every community in the country in recent years, and it is a problem that has reached epidemic levels. Just last month in...

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Profile

Labour MP for Coventry North East

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

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Colleen Fletcher campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• Ministry of Justice
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Department for Education
• Social Security Benefits: Appeals
• In Vitro Fertilisation
• Eating Disorders
• Personal Independence Payment: Appeals
• Health Services

Currently held offices

• Member, Administration Committee (since 30 Oct 2017)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (since 19 Jul 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Bob Ainsworth
• John Hughes
• George Park

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Parliamentary Constituencies (Amendment) Bill Committee (17 out of 25)
• Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 26 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Colleen Fletcher’s speeches
• Has received answers to 25 written questions in the last year — average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a high number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 69.93% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 19–20 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 33 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)