Julia Lopez’s voting in Parliament

Julia Lopez 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 Julia Lopez’s votes.

• Voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2018–2021.
• Consistently voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Has never voted on fewer MPs in the House of Commons Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2020.
• Voted a mixture of for and against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, in 2022.
• Voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 3 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 2021–2022.

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

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Julia Lopez has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Local Broadcasting: Television 3 Feb 2023

  The Government remains committed to extending the local television multiplex licence, which is currently due to expire on 25 November 2025. We also outlined our plans in the Broadcasting White Paper to consult on the renewal or relicensing of the 34 individual local television services at the same time. The Government recognises the important contribution and impact that local television...

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: BBC Mid-Term Review 3 Feb 2023

  In May 2022, DCMS launched the Mid-Term Review to assess, at the half-way point of the Charter period, how effectively the governance and regulation arrangements of the BBC are performing and whether any reforms are necessary. We have now consulted a wide range of stakeholders, including Ofcom and the BBC, and are working through the feedback received to help us develop our conclusions. We...

• Written Answers — Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: Local Press 3 Feb 2023

  The Government is committed to supporting local and regional newspapers as vital pillars of communities and local democracy. They play an essential role in holding power to account, keeping the public informed of local issues and providing reliable, high-quality information. However, as the independent Cairncross Review into the future of journalism identified, society is increasingly moving...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Hornchurch and Upminster

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

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @JuliaLopezMP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department of Health and Social Care
• Department for Education
• Department for Transport
• Ministry of Housing
• Communities and Local Government
• Department of Health
• Familial Hypercholesterolaemia
• Housing: Construction
• Taxis: Licensing
• Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
• Work Experience: Disability

Currently held offices

• Minister of State (since 7 Sep 2022)
• Member, Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill Committee (since 2 Mar 2022)
• Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (since 13 Feb 2020)

Other offices held in the past

• Minister of State (16 Sep 2021 to 6 Jul 2022)
• The Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office (13 Feb 2020 to 16 Sep 2021)
• Member, European Statutory Instruments Committee (18 Jul 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (23 Apr 2018 to 8 Oct 2019)
• Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (23 Apr 2018 to 8 Oct 2019)
• Member, International Trade Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Angela Watkinson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Data Protection Bill Committee (8 out of 8)
• Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Counter-Terrorism and Border Security Bill Committee (6 out of 6)