John Martin McDonnell’s voting in Parliament
John Martin McDonnell is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.
However, John Martin McDonnell sometimes differs from their party colleagues, such as:
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against introducing foundation hospitals; comparable labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, in 2003. Labour, 5 votes, in 2003
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against the Iraq war; comparable labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2002–2003. Labour, 6 votes, between 2002–2003
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against requiring the mass retention of information about communications; comparable labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2009–2016. Labour, 8 votes, between 2009–2016
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system; comparable labour MPs generally voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007–2016. Labour, 7 votes, between 2007–2016
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John Martin McDonnell consistently voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests; comparable labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2008–2009. Labour, 5 votes, between 2008–2009
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted for investigations into the Iraq war; comparable labour MPs almost always voted against. Show votes
9 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2003–2016. Labour, 15 votes, between 2003–2016
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John Martin McDonnell almost always voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws; comparable labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
3 votes for, 45 votes against, 22 absences, between 2001–2010. Labour, 70 votes, between 2001–2010
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John Martin McDonnell generally voted against introducing ID cards; comparable labour MPs almost always voted for. Show votes
6 votes for, 13 votes against, 5 absences, between 2004–2006. Labour, 24 votes, between 2004–2006
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Recent appearances
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Leaving aside the decision of the Court, on Lords amendment 9 we are in danger of reversing the work that this House has put in to ensure the protection of victims of modern slavery and trafficking; removing the amendment makes them vulnerable again, particularly to re-trafficking. I cannot for the life of me understand why there is not support from the Government for Lords amendment 9, which...
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The right hon. Lady mentioned the Afghan scheme. I understand that the debate is about the safety of Rwanda, but I have a concern about this, and I have dealt with Afghani refugees as the right hon. Lady knows. Many of them are on the edge of real mental health issues as a result of the trials they have experienced, and I think the experience of them coming here and being put at risk of being...
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Let me speak to Lords amendments 9 and 10. Those of us who have dealt with trafficked victims and those who served us in Afghanistan feel that there is some loss of moral compass somewhere. Those who served us in Afghanistan, in a whole range of different functions, have only just survived getting out of the country. They have been chased by the Taliban and their families have been harassed....
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Profile
Labour MP for Hayes and Harlington
Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election
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Topics of interest
John Martin McDonnell campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Transport
- Justice
- Home Department
- Treasury
- Communities and Local Government
- Departmental Pay
- Fire Services
- National Offender Management Service
- Departmental Sustainable Development
- Tonnage Tax
Currently held offices
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (since 22 Feb 2021)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Neonatal Care (Leave and Pay) Bill Committee (20 Jul 2022 to 7 Sep 2022)
- Member, Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill Committee ( 7 Sep 2021 to 22 Sep 2021)
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (14 Sep 2015 to 5 Apr 2020)
- Member, Justice Committee (25 Nov 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Unopposed Bills (Panel) (17 Oct 2001 to 14 Nov 2002)
- Member, Regulatory Reform Committee (16 Jul 2001 to 11 Apr 2002)
- Member, Deregulation Committee (19 Mar 1999 to 11 May 2001)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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