Spending on Welfare Benefits
There have been votes in Parliament on the level of spending on welfare benefits. Specific matters voted on include a cap on the overall amount the state spends on welfare each year, the rate of increase of various benefits, and the operation of specific benefits.
Photo:
HelenCobain
Rachel Maclean consistently voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits
To suggest amendments or new votes for inclusion, please use this feedback form.
TheyWorkForYou has calculated this MP’s stance based on votes we have grouped on this topic. Learn more.
You can browse the source
data on PublicWhip.org.uk. We are in the process of moving away from using the PublicWhip and there may be some discrepancies between the two sites.
-
On 18 May 2022:
Rachel Maclean voted not to express support for a series of policy proposals put forward by the leader of the Scottish National Party Ian Blackford MP. The policies in question were: protecting workers' rights, doing more in respect of the cost of living and climate change; increasing benefits; imposing windfall taxes; retaining existing EU derived law and retaining the existing Human Rights Act.
Show vote
This vote is also related to:
This policy conflicts with:
-
On 24 Jan 2022:
Rachel Maclean was absent for a vote on Cost of Living Increases — Income — Poverty — Universal Credit — Energy Payment — Child Payments
Show vote
This policy conflicts with:
-
On 10 Jan 2022:
Rachel Maclean voted to balance the national budget, reduce public sector debt, ensure public sector investment does not exceed 3% of GDP, and to keep spending on welfare under the cap set.
Show vote
-
On 21 Sep 2021:
Rachel Maclean voted for rising prices, lower benefits, and higher taxes particularly for low and middle income workers.
Show vote
This policy conflicts with:
-
On 15 Sep 2021:
Rachel Maclean was absent for a vote on Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit
Show vote
This policy conflicts with:
-
On 23 Feb 2021:
Rachel Maclean was absent for a vote on Government's Management of the Economy
Show vote
This vote is also related to:
-
On 18 Jan 2021:
Rachel Maclean was absent for a vote on Universal Credit and Working Tax Credit
Show vote
This policy conflicts with:
Note for journalists and researchers: The data on this page may be used freely, on condition that TheyWorkForYou.com is cited as the source.
This data was produced by TheyWorkForYou from a variety of sources.
For an explanation of the vote descriptions please see our page about voting information on TheyWorkForYou.
Profile photo: © Parliament (CC-BY 3.0)