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.

• Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs
• Voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2016
• Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 28 votes for, 11 votes against, 23 absences, between 2017–2019
• 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

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: 20 Mar 2019

Recent appearances

• Business of the House 21 Mar 2019

  The knife angel, a sculpture created from confiscated knives, has again gone on display in Coventry. The sculpture is a stark reminder of the surging levels of knife crime that have infected our city and wrought such devastation on individuals, families and communities. More than anything else, the knife angel symbolises our city’s commitment to tackle violent crime and to encourage all...

• Written Answers — Department of Health and Social Care: Cervical Cancer: Screening 4 Mar 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to extend routine cervical screening to women aged 65 and over.

• Written Answers — Department for Work and Pensions: Bereavement Support Payment 4 Mar 2019

  To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department notifies surviving spouses about their entitlement to Bereavement Support Payment as a matter of routine; and how long after the death of a husband, wife or civil partner such notification is issued.

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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 (20 out of 28)
• Courts and Tribunals (Judiciary and Functions of Staff) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 30 debates in the last year — below average amongst MPs. See all Colleen Fletcher’s speeches
• Has received answers to 30 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 72.31% 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") 37 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)