Richard Thomson MP, Gordon

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10th June 2020 onwards

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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 random selection of Richard Thomson’s votes.

Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.
Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021–2022.
Voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2021.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2022.
Consistently voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2022.
Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2021–2022.

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

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Richard Thomson has hardly ever rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Canada: Social Security Benefits 27 Jan 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has held with his Canadian counterpart on a reciprocal social security agreement.
Written Answers — Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Commonwealth: British Nationals Abroad 27 Jan 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to support UK pensioners in Commonwealth countries.
Written Answers — Department for International Trade: Seed Potatoes: Exports 25 Jan 2023

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, with reference to the statement made by the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine on 15 December 2022 at Hansard, vol 724, col 1206, that last year nearly 90% of all UK seed potato exports were to non-EU countries, to which countries the remainder of UK seed potato exports not sent to non-EU countries in 2021 were exported;...

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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
Treasury
Department of Health and Social Care
Scotland Office
Home Office
Energy Supply
Seed Potatoes: Scotland
Hydrogen: Storage
Energy Supply: Costs
Members: Correspondence

Currently held offices

Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Trade) (since 12 Dec 2022)
Member, Finance (No.2) Bill Committee (since 8 Dec 2021)
Member, National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (since 16 Jun 2021)
Member, Standing Orders Committee (Commons) (since 21 Apr 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) (since 1 Feb 2021)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Wales) (since 1 Feb 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) (25 May 2021 to 16 Jan 2023)
Member, Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) (25 May 2021 to 16 Jan 2023)
Member, Committee of Selection (25 May 2021 to 16 Jan 2023)
Member, European Statutory Instruments Committee (25 May 2021 to 16 Jan 2023)
Shadow SNP Deputy Spokesperson (Treasury - Financial Secretary) (1 Feb 2021 to 12 Dec 2022)
Shadow SNP Spokesperson (Business and Industry) (7 Jan 2020 to 1 Feb 2021)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

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

National Insurance Contributions Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
Telecommunications (Security) Bill Committee (0 out of 8)
Environment Bill Committee (11 out of 22)
Pension Schemes Bill Committee (3 out of 4)

Register of Members’ Interests

Last updated: 23 Jan 2023.

6. Land and property portfolio: (i) value over £100,000 and/or (ii) giving rental income of over £10,000 a year

A flat in Edinburgh: (i). (Registered 09 January 2020)

8. Miscellaneous

Deputy Editor, Scots Independent newspaper. (Registered 09 January 2020)

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