Alex Cunningham’s voting in Parliament
Alex Cunningham 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 Alex Cunningham’s votes.
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Consistently voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
0 votes for, 17 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2018.
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Consistently voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.
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Almost always voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.
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Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2016.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
2 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
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Consistently voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 13 votes against, between 2013–2022.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2024.
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Alex Cunningham 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, how many Sikorsky-92 model helicopters have been licensed to operate in the UK offshore energy sector in each year since 2013.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department has taken to tackle shortages in family social workers.
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To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she plans to re-examine the use of fluoridisation of water supplies.
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Profile
Labour MP for Stockton North
Entered the House of Commons on 6 May 2010 — General election
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Topics of interest
Alex Cunningham campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Ministry of Justice
- Department for Work and Pensions
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Department for Business
- Energy and Industrial Strategy
- Department for Transport
- Offshore Industry: Helicopters
- Burma
- Courts: Coronavirus
- Offshore Industry: Safety
- Offshore Industry
Currently held offices
- Member, Criminal Justice Bill Committee (since 6 Dec 2023)
- Shadow Minister (Justice) (since 10 Apr 2020)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Carer’s Leave Bill Committee ( 2 Nov 2022 to 9 Nov 2022)
- Member, Public Order Bill Committee (25 May 2022 to 21 Jun 2022)
- Member, Judicial Review and Courts Bill (27 Oct 2021 to 23 Nov 2021)
- Member, Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (12 May 2021 to 24 Jun 2021)
- Member, Environmental Audit Committee (25 Feb 2019 to 8 May 2019)
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) (Pensions) (14 Oct 2016 to 21 Dec 2017)
- Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)
- Member, Education Committee ( 7 Nov 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
- Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (17 Jan 2011 to 8 Mar 2011)
- Member, Work and Pensions Committee ( 2 Nov 2010 to 27 Jun 2011)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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