Jeff Smith MP, Manchester, Withington

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Jeff Smith’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a random selection of Jeff Smith’s votes.

Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020.
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 51 votes for, 1 vote against, 18 absences, between 2016–2022.
Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2020.

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

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Recent appearances

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Topical Questions 31 Jan 2023

The Foreign Secretary spoke earlier about the malign impact of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran, and said that we were not limited to the current sanctions. However, he did not answer the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) about when we might see some action. What more will it take—this is, perhaps, a more important question—to persuade the...
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Topical Questions 31 Jan 2023

The Foreign Secretary spoke earlier about the malign impact of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in Iran, and said that we were not limited to the current sanctions. However, he did not answer the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy) about when we might see some action. What more will it take—this is, perhaps, a more important question—to persuade the...
Education: Topical Questions 16 Jan 2023

The number of PE teachers has fallen by nearly 3,000 in the past 10 years, and the number of hours of PE taught by 36,000. With nearly a third of young people currently classed as inactive, what will the Government do to stop physical activity flatlining and make sure that young people can get the social, physical and mental benefits of PE in schools?

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Profile

Labour MP for Manchester, Withington

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

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Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jeff Smith campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department of Health and Social Care
Home Office
Department for Digital
Culture
Media and Sport
Department for Education
Department of Health
Department for Work and Pensions: Greater Manchester
General Practitioners: Manchester Withington
Mental Health Services
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Visas

Currently held offices

Member, Charities Bill [HL] Committee (since 19 Jan 2022)
Member, Charities Bill [HL] Second Reading Committee (since 12 Jan 2022)
Member, Dormant Assets Bill [HL] Committee (since 15 Dec 2021)
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) (since 4 Dec 2021)
Member, Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill [HL] Committee (since 1 Dec 2021)
Member, Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Committee (since 1 Jul 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (19 Sep 2021 to 4 Dec 2021)
Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (14 May 2021 to 19 Sep 2021)
Opposition Whip (Commons) (18 Sep 2015 to 14 May 2021)
Member, Environmental Audit Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Leasehold Reform (Ground Rent) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Dormant Assets Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Rating (Coronavirus) and Directors Disqualification (Dissolved Companies) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Charities Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Financial Services Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
Finance (No. 3) Bill Committee (6 out of 7)
National Insurance Contributions (Termination Awards and Sporting Testimonials) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Finance (No.3) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
Financial Services (Implementation of Legislation) Bill Committee Committee (1 out of 1)
Savings (Government Contributions) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
National Citizen Service Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (14 out of 14)
Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Childcare Bill Committee (4 out of 4)
Policing and Crime Bill Committee (7 out of 13)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

3. Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

Name of donor: BPI (British Recorded Music Industry)
Address of donor: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7JA

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket to the BRIT Awards 2022, including refreshments, value £1,020

Date received: 8 February 2022

Date accepted: 8 February 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01132389

(Registered 23 February 2022)

Name of donor: England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
Address of donor: Lord's Cricket Ground, London NW8 8QZ

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets with refreshments to England vs. New Zealand cricket test match (Day 2), total value £500

Date received: 3 June 2022

Date accepted: 3 June 2022

Donor status: company, registration 03251364

(Registered 16 June 2022)

Name of donor: PRS for Music
Address of donor: 1st Floor, Goldings House, 2 Hays Lane, London SE1 2HB

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Two tickets for me and a guest to Glastonbury Festival 2022, with accommodation, hospitality and transport costs, total value £2,600

Date received: 24-26 June 2022

Date accepted: 24 June 2022

Donor status: company, registration 00134396

(Registered 06 July 2022)

Name of donor: Commonwealth Games Federation
Address of donor: 55-58 Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5JH

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: One ticket to the Opening Ceremony for myself (£290) and hospitality for a pre Games reception (£80), total value £370

Date received: 28 July 2022

Date accepted: 28 July 2022

Donor status: company, registration 10449637

(Registered 31 August 2022)

Name of donor: BPI (British Recorded Music Industry) Ltd
Address of donor: 27 Old Gloucester Street, London WC1N 3AX

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Received in my capacity as Shadow DCMS Minister, a ticket to the Mercury Prize Awards 2022, with hospitality, value £582

Date received: 18 October 2022

Date accepted: 18 October 2022

Donor status: company, registration 01132389

(Registered 20 October 2022)

Name of donor: The English Football League (EFL)
Address of donor: EFL House, 10-12 West Cliff, Preston PR1 8HU

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket with hospitality to the Man City vs. Chelsea match in the Carabao Cup, received in my capacity as Shadow Sports Minister, value £420

Date received: 9 November 2022

Date accepted: 9 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 00080612

(Registered 01 December 2022)

Name of donor: Camelot
Address of donor: Tolpits Lane, Watford WD18 9RN

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: In my role as Shadow DCMS Minister, I attended the Rugby League World Cup Finals with a guest (two tickets with hospitality), value £990

Date received: 19 November 2022

Date accepted: 19 November 2022

Donor status: company, registration 02822203

(Registered 09 December 2022)

5. Gifts and benefits from sources outside the UK

Name of donor: DXC Technology
Address of donor: 20408 Bashan Drive, Suite 231, Ashburn, Virginia 20147, USA

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: Ticket with refreshments for Manchester United vs. Manchester City match at Old Trafford, received in my capacity as Shadow Sports Minister, total value £500

Date received: 14 January 2023

Date accepted: 14 January 2023

Donor status: company, registration 001-38033

(Registered 18 January 2023)

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