Karin Smyth’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Karin Smyth’s votes.

• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 18 votes against, 5 absences, between 2015–2016
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2016
• Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 43 votes for, 10 votes against, 17 absences, between 2017–2019
• Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016
• Generally voted for a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016

We have lots more plain English analysis of Karin Smyth’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Karin Smyth’s full vote analysis page for more.

Karin Smyth has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 25 Jun 2019

Recent appearances

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Community Transport Operators 18 Jul 2019

  What steps his Department is taking to support community transport operators.

• Oral Answers to Questions — Transport: Community Transport Operators 18 Jul 2019

  I thank the Minister for her answer. She is right: the service is very valuable. In parts of Bristol South, 40% of people do not own a car or van, so public transport is crucial to getting about in daily life. Will she join me in congratulating Bristol Community Transport on running the M1 metrobus service this year? Does she agree that local authorities need more funding to support bus...

• Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 10 Jul 2019

  Head teachers and parents in Bristol South tell me that the lack of schools funding is impacting significantly on children with special educational needs, in addition to the wider impact on teaching across schools. Both the Prime Minister’s potential successors now acknowledge that schools are underfunded and have promised more money. Does she agree that that welcome new funding should be...

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Profile

Labour MP for Bristol South

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @karinsmyth
• https://facebook.com/KarinSmythMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Karin Smyth campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Home Office
• Department for Education
• NHS Property and Estates Review
• NHS Property Services
• Universal Credit
• NHS Property Board
• Sustainability and Transformation Partnerships

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Public Accounts Committee (7 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Dawn Primarolo
• Michael Cocks
• William Wilkins
• Alexander Walkden
• Noel Lindsay
• Alexander Walkden
• William Rees
• William Davies
• Walter Long
• Edward Hill
• Joseph Weston

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Offensive Weapons Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Prisons (Interference with Wireless Telegraphy) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Broadcasting (Radio Multiplex Services) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — above average amongst MPs. See all Karin Smyth’s speeches
• Has received answers to 72 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a medium number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 81.05% 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 17–18 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") 103 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)