Alex Burghart’s voting in Parliament

Alex Burghart is a Conservative MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Conservative MPs.

This is a selection of Alex Burghart’s votes.

• Almost always voted against more EU integration Show votes 6 votes for, 33 votes against, between 2018–2019
• Consistently voted for reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2018–2019

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

Alex Burghart has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Last updated: 5 Feb 2019

Recent appearances

• International Trade: New Trade Agreements: Human Rights 7 Feb 2019

  Scrutiny of our trade deals is vital as we leave the EU. Given the Government’s commitment to an inclusive and fair trade policy, will the Secretary of State seek a debate in this place to talk about the scrutiny of our trade deals?

• Oral Answers to Questions — Education: T-levels 4 Feb 2019

  Over the years, I have heard a lot of employers complain that vocational courses do not adequately prepare young people for the workplace. Will the Secretary of State commit to including business in the development of T-levels so that they can provide that service?

• Immigration and Social Security Co-Ordination (EU Withdrawal) Bill 28 Jan 2019

  I beg Members’ indulgence for a few moments as I bring some sad news to the Chamber. A former Member, Sir Reginald Eyre, who represented Birmingham, Hall Green between 1965 and 1987, has passed away at the age of 94. He was very proud to represent Birmingham, having been born there in 1925. His father was a transport worker and his mother was a shopkeeper. As a young man, Reg had a great...

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Profile

Conservative MP for Brentwood and Ongar

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

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @alexburghart

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Education
• Department for Transport
• HM Treasury
• Department for Work and Pensions
• Department for International Trade
• Unemployment: Young People
• Education Maintenance Allowance
• Corporation Tax
• Offences against Children
• Universal Credit

Currently held offices

• Member, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (since 18 Dec 2017)
• Member, Standing Orders Committee (since 1 Nov 2017)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Work and Pensions Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 11 Feb 2019)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Eric Pickles
• Robert McCrindle

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Finance Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (6 out of 6)
• Secure Tenancies (Victims of Domestic Abuse) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Healthcare (International Arrangements) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Financial Guidance and Claims Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Haulage Permits and Trailer Registration Bill Committee (2 out of 2)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 93 debates in the last year — well above average amongst MPs. See all Alex Burghart’s speeches
• Has received answers to 12 written questions in the last year — below average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 92.79% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — well above average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 16–17 year old, going by the Flesch-Kincaid Grade Level score.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 76 times in debates — well below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)