Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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10th June 2020 onwards

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A selection of Baroness Farrington of Ribbleton’s votes

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Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010.
Consistently voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, in 2011.
Voted against raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2010.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 14 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2008–2011.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.

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Recent appearances

Social Housing - Question 21 Nov 2017

My Lords, will the Minister accept that the Government’s commitment to raising standards in education rings hollow when so many families with small children live in temporary accommodation? I refer to my own experience as chair of education in Lancashire. These children cannot settle and have the good early years education or the family life and security that they need to achieve the...
Brexit: Food Prices - Question 14 Nov 2017

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Brexit: Food Prices - Question 14 Nov 2017

My Lords, will the Minister accept that his words stating that the Government are aware of the impact of rising food prices on the poorest people in the country have a hollow ring? To be aware of the problem and pursue policies that worsen the situation is a very evil act. Many of these families are suffering enormously because of the Government’s policies. Will the Minister take back the...

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Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1994

Left the House of Lords on 30 March 2018

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Other offices held in the past

Member, Procedure and Privileges Committee (8 Jun 2015 to 30 Mar 2018)
Member, Delegated Powers and Regulatory Reform Committee (17 Jul 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Leader's Group on Members Leaving the House (L) Committee (1 Jul 2010 to 13 Jan 2011)
Government Whip (7 May 1997 to 11 May 2010)

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