Jo Churchill’s voting in Parliament

Jo Churchill 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 Jo Churchill’s votes.

• Generally voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2016–2021.
• Generally voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 3 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2022.
• Consistently voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2015–2020.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2016.
• Voted a mixture of for and against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2016–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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Recent appearances

• Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 20 Jul 2023

  It is a pleasure to sum up this important debate, which is one of the few occasions when Members from across the House can raise any issue they wish. First, I wish to follow others in paying tribute to Sir David Amess, who was such a kind man. His passion for animals, cheeky smile and love of his constituency and his family are all things that we remember of him, and the tributes today have...

• Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 20 Jul 2023

  I am sorry but I have so little time and I will not give way. I should mention the hon. Member for Gateshead (Ian Mearns) and all the work he does as Chair of the Backbench Business Committee, for which I thank him. I did note what he said about Gibside School and the pilot for the visually impaired children. I heard him championing that being rolled out and I will make sure that that...

• Sir David Amess Summer Adjournment 20 Jul 2023

  I note my hon. Friend’s comments. We then heard from my hon. Friend the Member for Moray, whom I congratulate on his refereeing skills. He gave a shout-out to Steve Clarke and wished his team well. I noted his comments about Viaplay. I am sure that the Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, our right hon. Friend the Member for Pudsey (Stuart Andrew), is keen to engage with...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Bury St Edmunds

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

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

Social Media

• @jochurchill4
• https://facebook.com/Jo-Churchill-1518690448393113

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jo Churchill campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Department of Health
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department for Education
• Department for Transport
• Department for Environment
• Food and Rural Affairs
• Cancer
• Drugs: Licensing
• Railways: Suffolk
• Public Sector: Pay
• Schools: Suffolk

Currently held offices

• Member, Committee of Selection (since 11 Oct 2022)
• The Vice-Chamberlain of HM Household (since 8 Sep 2022)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (22 Jun 2022 to 5 Jul 2022)
• Member, Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] Committee ( 9 Feb 2022 to 10 Feb 2022)
• Member, Glue Traps (Offences) Bill Committee (12 Jan 2022 to 19 Jan 2022)
• Member, Animal (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee ( 1 Dec 2021 to 8 Dec 2021)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (16 Sep 2021 to 6 Jul 2022)
• Member, Health and Care Bill Committee ( 7 Sep 2021 to 19 Sep 2021)
• The Parliamentary Under-Secretary for Health and Social Care (26 Jul 2019 to 16 Sep 2021)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 9 Jan 2018 to 26 Jul 2019)
• Member, Environmental Audit Committee (20 Jul 2015 to 31 Oct 2016)
• Member, Women and Equalities Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 23 Jan 2017)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• David Ruffley
• Richard Spring
• Eldon Griffiths
• William Aitken
• Geoffrey Clifton-Brown
• Edgar Keatinge
• Frank Heilgers
• Walter Guinness
• Frederick Hervey
• Edward Greene
• Chelsea
• Francis Hervey
• Joseph Hardcastle
• Edward Greene
• Francis Hervey
• Edward Greene
• Joseph Hardcastle
• Edward Greene
• Joseph Hardcastle
• Alfred Hervey
• Jermyn
• Joseph Hardcastle
• James Oakes
• John Stuart
• Jermyn
• Edward Bunbury
• Jermyn
• Charles Fitzroy
• Jermyn
• Charles Fitzroy
• Jermyn
• Charles Fitzroy
• Jermyn
• Charles Fitzroy
• Euston
• Arthur Upton
• John Fitzroy
• Arthur Upton
• Euston
• Arthur Upton
• Euston
• Charles Fitzroy
• Frederick Foster
• John Upton
• Charles Fitzroy
• John Upton
• Charles Fitzroy
• John Upton
• Charles Fitzroy
• Frederick Hervey

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill Committee (3 out of 4)
• Health and Care Bill Committee (6 out of 22)
• Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Animals (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Glue Traps (Offences) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Medicines and Medical Devices Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Space Industry Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Bill Committee (3 out of 3)
• Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Higher Education and Research Bill Committee (13 out of 14)
• ACCESS TO MEDICAL TREATMENTS (INNOVATION) BILL Committee (1 out of 1)
• Welfare Reform and Work Bill Committee (9 out of 11)
• Enterprise Bill Committee (8 out of 16)
• Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill Committee (5 out of 10)