The office of Sarah Champion MP has informed us that Sarah was not available for votes in the House of Commons from 26th November 2017 to 12th December 2017 as she was absent due to long term illness. This affects the numerology section below.
Sarah Champion’s voting in Parliament
Sarah Champion 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 Sarah Champion’s votes.
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Generally voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
2 votes for, 29 votes against, 16 absences, between 2014–2022.
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Almost always 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, 9 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2018.
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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, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2013–2016.
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Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes
0 votes for, 11 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.
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Voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
0 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, in 2016.
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Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2020.
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
Last updated: 17 Jan 2024.
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Recent appearances
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I thank the Minister for his speech, and for all the work that he has done in this area. However, there is something that I have found increasingly frustrating. All schools were meant to have the necessary training by September 2021. I think that what we are hearing today are concerns that some teachers are not equipped, so they may be drawing on their personal experiences. Without giving...
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We do trust teachers to teach that two plus two equals four, so if we trust them in that respect, why do we not trust their judgment in all respects?
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It is always a pleasure to serve under your guidance, Mr Dowd. I thank the hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington (Elliot Colburn) for his very reasoned speech and for sharing his own experiences; it was a very powerful way to open the debate. When I was first elected, I was focused on trying to prevent child abuse and putting child protections in place. I set up a campaign called...
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Profile
Labour MP for Rotherham
Entered the House of Commons on 30 November 2012 — Byelection
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Topics of interest
Sarah Champion campaigned to remain in the European Union
Source: BBC
- Foreign
- Commonwealth and Development Office
- Home Office
- Department of Health and Social Care
- Ministry of Justice
- Department for Education
- Offences against Children
- Health Services: Females
- Overseas Aid
- Female Genital Mutilation
- Probation
Currently held offices
- Member, Zoological Society of London (Leases) Bill Committee (since 21 Feb 2024)
- Member, Pet Abduction Bill Committee (since 24 Jan 2024)
- Member, Liaison Sub-Committee on Scrutiny of Strategic Thinking in Government (since 22 Jun 2023)
- Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (since 20 May 2020)
- Member, Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art (since 20 May 2020)
- Member, National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) (since 11 May 2020)
- Member, International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact (since 10 Mar 2020)
- Chair, International Development Committee (since 29 Jan 2020)
- Chair, International Development Committee (since 29 Jan 2020)
Other offices held in the past
- Member, Victims and Prisoners Bill Committee (14 Jun 2023 to 11 Jul 2023)
- Member, Carer’s Leave Bill Committee ( 2 Nov 2022 to 9 Nov 2022)
- Member, Taxis and Private Hire Vehicles (Disabled Persons) Bill Committee ( 2 Feb 2022 to 9 Feb 2022)
- Member, Glue Traps (Offences) Bill Committee (12 Jan 2022 to 19 Jan 2022)
- Member, Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill Committee ( 5 Jan 2022 to 12 Jan 2022)
- Member, Animal (Penalty Notices) Bill Committee ( 1 Dec 2021 to 8 Dec 2021)
- Member, Taxi and Private Hire Vehicles (Safeguarding and Road Safety) Bill (England and Wales) Committee (27 Oct 2021 to 3 Nov 2021)
- Member, Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill (12 May 2021 to 24 Jun 2021)
- Member, Committees on Arms Export Controls ( 5 Oct 2020 to 16 Jan 2024)
- Member, Women and Equalities Committee ( 4 Jun 2018 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Member, Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee (15 Jan 2018 to 4 Jun 2018)
- Member, Administration Committee (30 Oct 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
- Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities ( 6 Oct 2016 to 16 Aug 2017)
- Shadow Minister (Home Office) (25 Jul 2016 to 6 Oct 2016)
- Shadow Minister (Home Office) (18 Sep 2015 to 28 Jun 2016)
- Member, Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee ( 8 Jul 2015 to 26 Oct 2015)
- Member, Transport Committee (10 Dec 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Public bill committees (Sittings attended)
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