Voting summaries

MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives. One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.

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Charlotte Nichols’s voting in Parliament

Charlotte Nichols is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues follow instructions from their party and vote the same way as other Labour MPs.

Charlotte Nichols has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.
• Voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2022–2023. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.

Last updated: 29 November 2023. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Almost always voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes 0 votes for, 20 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2024. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 5 absences, between 2021–2024. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.

Last updated: 17 January 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 15 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2023. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 7 March 2023. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 8 votes for, 3 votes against, 3 absences, between 2020–2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.

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

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted against the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes 3 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 26 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for equal gay rights Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Has never voted in a major vote about laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.

Last updated: 1 March 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2021–2023. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Almost always voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 12 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2024. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for improving air quality Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for improving biodiversity Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Has never voted on new high speed rail infrastructure Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.

Last updated: 20 February 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Consistently voted for stronger fire safety measures Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for more proscriptive planning laws Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 20 April 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Has never voted on new high speed rail infrastructure Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.

Last updated: 8 December 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
• Has never voted in a major vote about a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2022.
• Voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against.
• Has never voted in a major vote about paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022.

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

How Charlotte Nichols voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Voted for a lower voting age Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for more powers for local councils Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Has never voted on fixed periods between parliamentary elections Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021.
• Generally voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 agreements for, between 2021–2023. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2021. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2021–2022. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2020. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted a mixture of for and against transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2020–2024. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 16 January 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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