Jim McMahon’s voting in Parliament

Jim McMahon is a Labour/Co-operative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour/Co-operative MPs.

This is a selection of Jim McMahon’s votes.

• Consistently voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2016–2018
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, in 2016
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 34 votes for, 7 votes against, 14 absences, between 2016–2018
• Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs
• 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 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2016

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

Jim McMahon has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 12 Sep 2018

Recent appearances

• Upcoming Business – Commons: Main Chamber 26 Oct 2018

  Representation of the People (Young People's Enfranchisement and Education) Bill - adjourned debate on 2nd reading – Jim McMahon. Legislation

• Oral Answers to Questions — Prime Minister: Engagements 10 Oct 2018

  Modern slavery is a scourge on our society, affecting thousands of victims, including Ján, who lived in an attic in Oldham and was forced to work without any pay by his gangmasters for six years. Will the Prime Minister join me in congratulating businesses such as the Co-operative Group on their work, which includes offering paid work placements to help victims to rebuild their lives?...

• Modern-day Slavery 9 Oct 2018

  I congratulate my hon. Friend on securing the debate. Does he agree that for victims of modern-day slavery, rebuilding their lives is a challenge in itself? I pay tribute to the Co-operative Group and other businesses that are offering paid work placements for victims of modern-day slavery.

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Profile

Labour/Co-operative MP for Oldham West and Royton

Entered the House of Commons on 4 December 2015 — Byelection

Party was Labour until 3 May 2017

Social Media

• @JimfromOldham

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Jim McMahon campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• HM Treasury
• Department for Communities and Local Government
• Department for Education
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Cabinet Office
• Local Government Finance
• Local Government: Devolution
• Public Sector: Oldham
• Jobcentres: Oldham
• Social Services

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Housing, Communities and Local Government) (Devolution) (since 9 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) (Devolution) (9 Oct 2016 to 9 Jan 2018)
• Member, Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee (7 Mar 2016 to 31 Oct 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Michael Meacher

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Rating (Property in Common Occupation) and Council Tax (Empty Dwellings) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Local Government Finance Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Neighbourhood Planning Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Bank of England and Financial Services Bill Committee (6 out of 12)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 49 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Jim McMahon’s speeches
• Has received answers to 86 written questions in the last year — 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 79.58% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 0 annotations on this MP’s speeches — below average amongst MPs.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
• 30 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Jim McMahon’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 99 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)