Joanna Cherry’s voting in Parliament

Joanna Cherry is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

This is a selection of Joanna Cherry’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 for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2015–2016
• Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2016
• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 44 votes for, 1 vote against, 12 absences, between 2016–2018
• Has never voted on reducing central government funding of local government
• Consistently voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2015–2016

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

Joanna Cherry has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 19 Dec 2018

Recent appearances

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act: [9th Allotted Day] 15 Jan 2019

  Yesterday the Prime Minister wondered what the history books will make of all this, and I would like to venture a few suggestions. She will be remembered as the Prime Minister who presided over the biggest failure of government and leadership in the United Kingdom in modern times. Instead of having the moral courage to face up to the fact that the EU referendum was won on the back of lies and...

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act: [9th Allotted Day] 15 Jan 2019

  Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

• European Union (Withdrawal) Act: [9th Allotted Day] 15 Jan 2019

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Edinburgh South West

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

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @joannaccherry
• https://facebook.com/JoannaCherryMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Joanna Cherry campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Home Office
• HM Treasury
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department for Digital
• Culture
• Media and Sport
• Department for Business
• Innovation and Skills
• Taxation: Self-assessment
• Immigration: Domestic Violence
• Children: Maintenance
• Living Wage
• Drugs: Licensing

Currently held offices

• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (since 6 Nov 2017)
• Member, Committee on Exiting the European Union (since 11 Sep 2017)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Justice and Home Affairs) (since 20 Jun 2017)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Justice) (since 20 Jun 2017)
• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (since 20 Jun 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Committee on Exiting the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
• Shadow SNP Westminster Group Leader (Justice and Home Affairs) (13 May 2015 to 20 Jun 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Alistair Darling

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Investigatory Powers Bill Committee (16 out of 16)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (4 out of 13)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 135 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Joanna Cherry’s speeches
• Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Replied within 2 or 3 weeks to a low number of messages sent via WriteToThem.com during 2015, according to constituents.
• Has voted in 71.13% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well below 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.
• 59 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Joanna Cherry’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 272 times in debates — average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)