Anas Sarwar, former MP, Glasgow MSP, Glasgow

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Anas Sarwar’s votes

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Generally voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011–2012.
Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2014.
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2010–2012.
Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote for, 14 votes against, 6 absences, between 2010–2013.
Voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2012.
Consistently voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, in 2011.

We have lots more plain English analysis of Anas Sarwar’s voting record on issues like health, welfare, taxation and more. Visit Anas Sarwar’s full vote analysis page for more.

Recent appearances

Scottish Parliament: ScotRail (Disruption to Services) 19 May 2022

2. I start by joining others in recognising the tremendous effort of Rangers Football Club. Although the loss on penalties will hurt, the club, its staff, its players and its management should be incredibly proud of the phenomenal journey that they took the club on. It was a fantastic advert for Glasgow, for Scotland and for Scottish football. Last month, after years of Labour campaigning,...
Scottish Parliament: ScotRail (Disruption to Services) 19 May 2022

The First Minister wants to talk about what was happening when I was at school, and not what has happened in the 15 years for which she has been in government in Scotland. The reality is that there is no industrial action, and what she is talking about is relying on the good will of staff to work on their rest days to keep Scotland’s railways going. Let us look at the facts and the reality...
Scottish Parliament: ScotRail (Disruption to Services) 19 May 2022

Scotland celebrated the railways coming into public ownership, which is something that Labour championed and continues to support. However, already, due to Scottish National Party incompetence—[ Interruption .] I remind SNP members that they repeatedly voted against nationalisation of our railways. Already, due to SNP incompetence, 1,000 services a day are being cut, there are proposals to...