Matthew Pennycook MP, Greenwich and Woolwich

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Matthew Pennycook’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Matthew Pennycook’s votes.

Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2016–2020
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
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016
Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 19 votes against, 4 absences, between 2015–2016
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

Last updated: 20 Jul 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Matthew Pennycook has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Spending 7 Jul 2020

It is a real pleasure to take part in what has been a good debate. I commend the Chair of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee, my hon. Friend the Member for Bristol North West (Darren Jones), for his characteristically thoughtful and articulate opening remarks. The quality of my hon. Friend’s contribution was matched by many others that followed, and I mention in...
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy: Departmental Spending 7 Jul 2020

Absolutely. My hon. Friend makes a very good point: other countries have done it and we have been calling for sector-specific packages for those in most need. The Government have done it for steel; let us get on and do it for aerospace and the other sectors that need additional support. A number of other Members mentioned the environment and climate emergency. Given the primacy of the climate...
Covid-19: Support for UK Industries 25 Jun 2020

It is a pleasure to respond to this wide-ranging and well-subscribed debate on behalf of the Opposition. I start by thanking all right hon. and hon. Members who have taken part in the debate today, and the right hon. Member for Chipping Barnet (Theresa Villiers) for opening it. I also pay tribute to the initiators of each of the petitions under consideration and, by my calculation, the...

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Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich

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

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@mtpennycook

Expenses

Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Matthew Pennycook campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

Department for Energy and Climate Change
Department for Exiting the European Union
Department of Health
Department for Transport
HM Treasury
Part-time Employment: EU Law
Members: Correspondence
Energy: Meters
Brexit
Right to Buy Scheme

Currently held offices

Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (since 10 Apr 2020)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (2 Mar 2020 to 11 May 2020)
Shadow Minister (Exiting the European Union) (9 Oct 2016 to 25 Sep 2019)
Member, Energy and Climate Change Committee (8 Jul 2015 to 17 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Nick Raynsford

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Fisheries Bill Committee (2 out of 11)
Housing and Planning Bill Committee (18 out of 20)
Energy BILL Committee (7 out of 14)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 20 Jul 2020.

2. (a) Support linked to an MP but received by a local party organisation or indirectly via a central party organisation

Name of donor: Martin Taylor
Address of donor: private

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £7,500

Donor status: individual

(Registered 23 December 2019)

Name of donor: GMB
Address of donor: 22 Stephenson Way, Euston, London NW1 2HD

Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind: £3,000

Donor status: trade union

(Registered 23 December 2019)

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