Karl Turner’s voting in Parliament
Karl Turner is a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues votes the same way as other Labour MPs.
This is a random selection of Karl Turner’s votes.
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Almost always voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 7 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
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Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
3 votes for, 18 votes against, 7 absences, between 2010–2022.
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Has never voted on a more proportional system for electing MPs Details
0 votes for, 0 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010–2020.
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Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
15 votes for, 0 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2022.
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Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 12 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2022.
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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
64 votes for, 14 votes against, 39 absences, between 2012–2022.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2024.
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Karl Turner has never rebelled against their party in the current parliament. Find out more.
Recent appearances
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to prepare for the enforcement of the Seafarers Wages Act 2023.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if he will make an estimate of the number of seafarers employed on P&O Ferries’ vessels working from UK ports.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many shipping companies have signed the Seafarers Charter.
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Profile
Labour MP for Kingston upon Hull East
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
Social Media
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Topics of interest
Karl Turner campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Department for Transport
- Ministry of Justice
- Home Office
- Justice
- Attorney General
- Shipping: Exhaust Emissions
- Migrant Workers: Wind Power
- Shipping: Training
- Shipping
- Tonnage Tax
Currently held offices
- Member, Pet Abduction Bill Committee (since 24 Jan 2024)
- Member, Holocaust Memorial Bill Select Committee (since 5 Dec 2023)
- Shadow Solicitor General (since 28 Nov 2023)
- Member, Justice Committee (since 17 May 2022)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL] Committee (11 Jan 2023 to 17 Jan 2023)
- Shadow Minister (Justice) (10 Apr 2020 to 29 Oct 2021)
- Member, Regulatory Reform Committee ( 2 Mar 2020 to 20 May 2021)
- Member, Regulatory Reform Committee ( 6 Nov 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Shadow Minister (Transport) ( 3 Jul 2017 to 10 Apr 2020)
- Opposition Whip (Commons) (18 Oct 2016 to 3 Jul 2017)
- Shadow Attorney General (11 Jan 2016 to 26 Jun 2016)
- Shadow Minister (Justice) (18 Sep 2015 to 11 Jan 2016)
- Shadow Solicitor General ( 3 Dec 2014 to 11 Jan 2016)
- Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) (11 Jan 2013 to 18 Sep 2015)
- Member, Home Affairs Committee (26 Nov 2012 to 4 Feb 2013)
- Member, Justice Committee (12 Jul 2010 to 21 Jan 2013)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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