Justin Madders’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Justin Madders’s votes.

• 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
• 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
• Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2016–2019
• Voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2016
• Voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016

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Justin Madders has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 25 Jun 2019

Recent appearances

• Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 17 Jul 2019

  I will not speak for too long, because I am sure the House has heard enough from me today, but I have a couple of queries, following what I said in the previous debate about this only being a staging post to our final destination. The Gemma White report says that “contributors to this inquiry have expressed considerable concern about using the new procedures and scepticism as to what the...

• Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme 17 Jul 2019

  I thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. I am aware that a consultation is ongoing, but it begs the question of what will happen with complaints that are being dealt with now if sanctions have not been clarified. Presumably some complaints will be resolved before the Commission reports. If I am wrong about that, I am happy to be corrected. Will sanctions be applied retrospectively after...

• Bullying and Harassment of MPS’ Parliamentary Staff 17 Jul 2019

  I am grateful to the Leader of the House for giving way. I must say that I am a little perplexed that we have a scheme that is essentially identical to the current complaints scheme, that it has taken this long to come to fruition and that there will be a further delay. What is also of concern is that there may be an election later this year and those who may get caught by this historical...

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Profile

Labour MP for Ellesmere Port and Neston

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @justinmadders
• https://facebook.com/justinmaddersforepn

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Justin Madders campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Department for Education
• Department for Work and Pensions
• NHS: Sustainable Development
• NHS: Reorganisation
• Health Professions: Training
• NHS: Finance
• Employment Tribunals Service: Fees and Charges

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Labour) (since 10 Jul 2018)
• Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care) (since 9 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Health) (18 Sep 2015 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Petitions Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Andrew Miller
• Michael Woodcock

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health and Social Care (National Data Guardian) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 125 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Justin Madders’s speeches
• Has received answers to 325 written questions in the last year — well above 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 85.52% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 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") 305 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)