Laura Pidcock’s voting in Parliament

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

This is a selection of Laura Pidcock’s votes.

• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 18 votes for, 0 votes against, 13 absences, between 2017–2018
• Voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2018

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

Laura Pidcock has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 18 Jul 2018

Recent appearances

• Insecure Work and the Gig Economy 20 Jun 2018

  I congratulate my hon. Friend the Member for Barnsley East (Stephanie Peacock) on securing this important debate, and on the thoughtful, passionate contributions made by colleagues today—all but one of them from the Opposition. It seems that the Government’s ruthless whipping ended with the last vote to happen in the Chamber. My hon. Friend eloquently captured the fear and...

• Insecure Work and the Gig Economy 20 Jun 2018

  It is absolutely nonsensical that the state should subsidise inordinate profits on the one hand and very poor pay on the other. The reality of modern work for millions of people, particularly in the north and in places such as North West Durham, is short-termism, insecurity, low pay and fear. Fixed-term contracts, enforced self-employment and agency work signal a move towards a more...

• Insecure Work and the Gig Economy 20 Jun 2018

  I have very little time; I am sorry. A whole industry has exploded to formalise and professionalise insecurity at work, including through the use and abuse of new technology. It is absolutely right that we view that as the challenge of our generation. How we meet the challenges of technology replacing management structures with apps essentially being the employer is one of the most pressing...

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Profile

Labour MP for North West Durham

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 2017 — General election

Social Media

• @laurapidcockmp
• https://facebook.com/LauraPidcockMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Work and Pensions
• Home Office
• Department for Education
• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Transport
• Personal Independence Payment
• Personal Independence Payment: North West Durham
• Social Security Benefits: North West Durham
• Universal Credit
• Visas: Applications

Currently held offices

• Shadow Minister (Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) (Labour) (since 12 Jan 2018)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Justice Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 5 Feb 2018)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Pat Glass
• Hilary Armstrong
• Ernest Armstrong
• John Ainsley
• James Murray

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Parental Bereavement (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 45 debates in the last year — average amongst MPs. See all Laura Pidcock’s speeches
• Has received answers to 62 written questions in the last year — above average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 67.78% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well 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.
• 50 people are tracking this MP — email me updates on Laura Pidcock’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 41 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)