Richard Thomson’s voting in Parliament

Richard Thomson is a Scottish National Party MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Scottish National Party MPs.

This is a selection of Richard Thomson’s votes.

• Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2020
• Voted for a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2020

Last updated: 25 Feb 2020. Please share these votes responsibly.

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Recent appearances

• Finance Bill: Review of impact of Act on the environment 1 Jul 2020

  As another Member of Parliament who is very proud to represent a part of the great city of Aberdeen, I very much appreciate the speech my hon. Friend is making. There is no route to net zero without investing in the oil and gas industry for things like carbon capture and storage. Does he share my concern that there is as yet no apparent sign of any sector deal, which might harness the skills...

• Scotland: Economic Recovery 1 Jul 2020

  What recent discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the Government’s plans to support economic recovery as the covid-19 lockdown restrictions are eased.

• Scotland: Economic Recovery 1 Jul 2020

  May I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s opening remarks? In his insipid word salad of a speech yesterday, the Prime Minister committed barely more money to rejuvenate the British economy post coronavirus than we have committed to refurbishing the Palace of Westminster. The Scottish Parliament lacks the powers to properly borrow and invest that other tiers of government take...

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Profile

Scottish National Party MP for Gordon

Entered the House of Commons on 13 December 2019 — General election

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Cabinet Office
• Ministerial Policy Advisers
• Nuclear Power: Public Opinion

Currently held offices

• Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business and Industry) (since 7 Jan 2020)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Colin Clark
• Alex Salmond
• Malcolm Bruce

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

SNP MPs only attend sittings where the legislation pertains to Scotland.

• Environment Bill Committee (4 out of 7)

Numerology

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• Has spoken in 21 debates since joining Parliament — average amongst MPs. See all Richard Thomson’s speeches
• Has received answers to 2 written questions since joining Parliament — below average amongst MPs.
• Has voted in 70.49% of votes in this Parliament with this affiliation — below average amongst MPs. (From Public Whip)
  Note SNP MPs do not generally vote on legislation not affecting Scotland, as these matters are devolved to the Scottish Parliament.
• This MP’s speeches, in Hansard, are readable by an average 18–19 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") 19 times in debates — below average amongst MPs. (Why is this here?)