Lord Lipsey

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As a result of COVID-19, some MPs were less able to vote in Parliament in certain periods, and this will be reflected by absences in their voting record.

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11th May to 2nd June 2020

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2nd to 9th June 2020

The option of online voting was removed, and a number of MPs may have been unable to vote because they were not physically able to attend.

10th June 2020 onwards

The requirements on proxy voting were relaxed, allowing MPs to designate another MP to cast a vote on their behalf.

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MPs are not required to designate a proxy, and may instead pair with an opposing MP to miss a vote. Parliament does not record when two MPs have come to a pairing arrangement, so on TheyWorkForYou, they will both appear to have been absent for the vote.

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A selection of Lord Lipsey’s votes

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Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 8 absences, between 2008–2011.
Consistently voted against university tuition fees Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2010.
Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 1 absence, 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.
Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2011.

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

Recent appearances

Written Answers — Treasury: Betting: Politicians 23 Jan 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay on 21 June 2022 (HL586) in which he stated that a review of the Money Laundering Regulations 2017 would be published in the summer, why the review has not yet been published; whether they still intend to publish the review; and if so, when.
Written Answers — Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities: Parking: Codes of Practice 20 Jan 2023

To ask His Majesty's Government when they intend to reintroduce the Private Parking Code of Practice, which they temporarily withdrew in June 2022.
BBC: Future Funding (Communications and Digital Committee Report) - Motion to Take Note 16 Dec 2022

My Lords, may I have the unused time of my noble friend? Like this House, the BBC licence fee is always going to be abolished in five years’ time. The current Culture Secretary—I congratulate her on her coming baby—was at it again recently, saying that the Government remain committed to changing the completely “outdated” BBC funding model by 2027; five years, yet again. Noble Lords...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords in 1999

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Currently held offices

Member, Communications and Digital Committee (since 25 Feb 2021)

Other offices held in the past

Member, Democracy and Digital Technologies Committee (13 Jun 2019 to 16 Jun 2020)
Chair, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
Chair, Political Polling and Digital Media Committee (29 Jun 2017 to 20 Mar 2018)
Member, Long-Term Sustainability of the NHS Committee (25 May 2016 to 5 Apr 2017)
Member, Information Committee (Lords) (10 Jan 2013 to 30 Mar 2015)
Member, Finance Bill Sub-Committee (4 Dec 2012 to 5 Mar 2013)
Member, Economic Affairs Committee (25 Nov 2009 to 14 May 2014)

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