Voting record - Thomas Tugendhat MP, Tonbridge and Malling

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How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Taxation and Employment #

Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (7 votes, between 2015–2022).
Consistently voted for reducing capital gains tax Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (7 votes, in 2016).
Generally voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 11 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2015–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (16 votes, between 2015–2021).
Consistently voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2017. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (3 votes, in 2017).
Consistently voted against higher taxes on banks Show votes 0 votes for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (14 votes, between 2015–2022).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2017.
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.
Almost always voted for more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (13 votes, between 2015–2022).

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

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Welfare and Benefits #

We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax"). Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 27 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (35 votes, between 2015–2022).
Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (14 votes, between 2015–2022).
Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2022).

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

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Business and the Economy #

Voted a mixture of for and against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 4 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2018–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (10 votes, between 2016–2020).
Consistently voted for stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (6 votes, between 2015–2021).
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2016–2021).
Generally voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 9 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2015–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (11 votes, between 2015–2021).

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Constitutional Reform #

Has never voted on removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016.
Voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (3 votes, between 2016–2020). Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
Almost always voted against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 5 votes for, 39 votes against, 4 absences, between 2017–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (50 votes, between 2015–2022).
Has never voted on a wholly elected House of Lords Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (3 votes, between 2015–2020).
Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (7 votes, between 2016–2021).
Generally voted against transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 4 votes for, 25 votes against, 5 absences, between 2017–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (38 votes, between 2015–2022).
Almost always voted against a lower voting age Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (6 votes, between 2015–2022).
Voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2019).
Consistently voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (3 votes, in 2021).
Generally voted against more powers for local councils Show votes 4 votes for, 12 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (18 votes, between 2015–2022).
Consistently voted for a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (5 votes, in 2015).
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2016–2020).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections. Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2016–2022.

Last updated: 14 March 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Environmental Issues #

Voted against financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2018. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted against (1 votes, in 2018).
Almost always voted against measures to prevent climate change Show votes 4 votes for, 21 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (32 votes, between 2015–2022).
Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted for (5 votes, between 2016–2021).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2017.
Voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2015).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.

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

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

Voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (1 votes, in 2016).
Voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2020. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2020).
Voted for restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (2 votes, in 2022).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents. Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2018.

Last updated: 26 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

Voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (1 votes, in 2016).
Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (6 votes, between 2015–2019).
Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (2 votes, in 2015).
Generally voted against strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 5 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2020–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (16 votes, between 2020–2022).
Consistently voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (4 votes, between 2015–2016).
Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (2 votes, in 2015).
Almost always voted against a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes 1 vote for, 35 votes against, 8 absences, between 2017–2021. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (44 votes, between 2016–2021).
Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 17 votes for, 65 votes against, 9 absences, between 2016–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (94 votes, between 2015–2022).
Almost always voted against UK membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 23 votes against, 5 absences, between 2016–2019. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (29 votes, between 2016–2019).

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

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Education #

We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on university tuition fees. Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2016–2017.
Consistently voted for academy schools Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (4 votes, between 2015–2016).
Has never voted on greater autonomy for schools Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022.

Last updated: 21 February 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Transport #

We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles. Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.
Consistently voted against a publicly owned railway system Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted against (3 votes, in 2016).
We don’t have enough information to calculate Thomas Tugendhat’s position on higher taxes on plane tickets. Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2017.
Generally voted against greater public control of bus services Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (2 votes, in 2016).

Last updated: 21 September 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Housing #

Consistently voted for phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (5 votes, between 2015–2016).
Consistently voted for charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (5 votes, between 2015–2016).

Last updated: 3 May 2016. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Health #

Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (1 votes, in 2015).
Voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (1 votes, in 2019).

Last updated: 23 October 2019. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Home Affairs #

Generally voted for stronger enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 19 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (24 votes, between 2015–2022).
Consistently voted for merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (3 votes, in 2016).
Generally voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 25 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (37 votes, between 2015–2022).
Consistently voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, in 2016).
Consistently voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016. Comparable Conservative MPs almost always voted for (3 votes, in 2016).

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

Voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (1 votes, in 2019).
Voted for equal gay rights Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2019. Comparable Conservative MPs voted a mixture of for and against (2 votes, in 2019).
Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2015. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (1 votes, in 2015).
Generally voted against laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 1 vote for, 11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022. Comparable Conservative MPs generally voted against (14 votes, between 2015–2022).

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

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How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Taxation and Employment #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Welfare and Benefits #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Business and the Economy #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Constitutional Reform #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Environmental Issues #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Education #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Transport #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Housing #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Health #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Home Affairs #

How Thomas Tugendhat voted on Social Issues #

As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.