James Cleverly’s voting in Parliament

James Cleverly is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a random selection of James Cleverly’s votes.

• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Almost always voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2019.
• Consistently voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2015–2020.
• Voted against removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
• Consistently voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 23 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016.
• Voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020.

Last updated: 12 Oct 2020. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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James Cleverly has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Developing Countries: Food 20 May 2022

  Russia's invasion of Ukraine is exacerbating global food insecurity risks, which were already heightened by climate change, conflict and Covid-19. With 1.7 billion people in over 100 countries now facing food, energy and commodity price rises, the global impact of Russia's war and the pursuit of practical solutions will be a key priority. The UK is stepping up to respond. We have announced...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Kosovo: Money Laundering 20 May 2022

  The UK and Kosovan Governments work together closely to tackle economic crime. We have a UK Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer based in Kosovo, who works operationally with Kosovan counterparts to understand illicit financial flows and investigate cases with links to the UK, work which has already resulted in disruption to money laundering routes. Our Fiscal Crime Liaison Officer also supports and...

• Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Ukraine: Peace Negotiations 20 May 2022

  The UK welcomes Ukraine's ongoing commitment to a diplomatic path to de-escalate, and we will continue to support them in achieving an outcome that delivers for Ukraine and its people. President Putin seems determined to pursue his path of violence and aggression, as evidenced by his increased military action in the Donbas and continued barbaric assault of Mariupol. We are therefore...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Braintree

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

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

Social Media

• @jamescleverly
• https://facebook.com/james.cleverly

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

James Cleverly campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

• Foreign and Commonwealth Office
• Ministry of Defence
• Cabinet Office
• Scotland Office
• Home Office
• Commonwealth Secretariat: Public Appointments
• Commonwealth Secretariat: Finance
• MOD Wethersfield
• Elections: Fraud
• Knightsbridge Barracks

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (Minister for Europe) (since 8 Feb 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) (2 Sep 2020 to 8 Feb 2022)
• Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Joint with the Department for International Development) (13 Feb 2020 to 2 Sep 2020)
• Minister without Portfolio (24 Jul 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• Co-Chair, Conservative Party (24 Jul 2019 to 13 Feb 2020)
• Party Chair, Conservative Party (24 Jul 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union (4 Apr 2019 to 24 Jul 2019)
• Deputy Chair, Conservative Party (8 Jan 2018 to 4 Apr 2019)
• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, International Trade Committee (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee) (9 Nov 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Brooks Newmark
• Alan Hurst
• Tony Newton

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Crown Tenancies Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Psychoactive Substances Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Driving Instructors (Registration) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (6 out of 13)