A selection of Lord Sharkey's votes

See full list of topics voted on

• Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2011
• Consistently voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011
• Generally voted against more EU integration Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, in 2011

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

Recent appearances

• Queen’s Speech - Debate (2nd Day) (Continued) 22 Jun 2017

  My Lords, I declare an interest as a co-chair of the APPG for the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. I follow other noble Lords in welcoming the noble Lord, Lord Ahmad, to his new post. In six days’ time, negotiations resume in Geneva on the reunification of Cyprus. Many observers and participants see this as the final chance for a settlement. There have been 40 years of discussions...

• Criminal Finances Bill - Report (and remaining stages) 25 Apr 2017

  I am very grateful for the Minister’s response. She will not be surprised or, I hope, offended when I say that I am still not entirely convinced by some aspects of the situation. However, I acknowledge that the issues raised are very complex and that there is certainly a need for further in-depth discussions. I very much welcome the Minister’s proposal to facilitate a meeting for...

• Criminal Finances Bill - Report (and remaining stages) 25 Apr 2017

  My Lords, I should start by thanking the Minister and her officials for being so generous with their time over the last couple of days. I am extremely grateful for her courtesy and patience. I also want to acknowledge that this is not the ideal timing for debating an issue that has so many complex aspects. We had all expected to have more time to do this. Amendment 13, which stands in my name...

More of Lord Sharkey’s recent appearances

RSS feed (?)

Profile

Liberal Democrat Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 21 December 2010

• Wikipedia page

Currently held offices

• Member, Economic Affairs Committee (since 8 Jun 2015)

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Information Committee (Lords) (12 Jun 2014 to 31 Aug 2016)
• Member, Draft Deregulation Bill (Joint Committee) (17 Jul 2013 to 11 Dec 2013)
• Member, EU Sub Committee F - Home Affairs, Health and Education (17 May 2012 to 30 Mar 2015)

Numerology

Please note that numbers do not measure quality. Also, representatives may do other things not currently covered by this site.
More about this

• Has spoken in 19 debates in the last year — above average amongst Lords. See all Lord Sharkey’s speeches
• Has received answers to 5 written questions in the last year — above average amongst Lords.
• Has voted in 77.36% of votes in this House with this affiliation up to the 2015 general election — well above average amongst Lords. (From Public Whip)
• People have made 0 annotations on this Lord’s speeches — average amongst Lords.
• 10 people are tracking this peer — email me updates on Lord Sharkey’s activity
• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 117 times in debates — above average amongst Lords. (Why is this here?)