A selection of Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent’s votes

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• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2016.
• Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes 47 votes for, 13 votes against, 19 absences, between 2017–2019.
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 18 votes against, 6 absences, between 2015–2016.
• Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2016–2019.
• Consistently voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2016. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.

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Recent appearances

• Ukraine - Commons Urgent Question 28 Nov 2023

  My Lords, the people of Ukraine are on the front line of our collective fight against totalitarianism. They deserve nothing less than our full-throated and complete support. Can the Minister assure the House that as we are yet to see the promised 2023 action plan for Ukraine, we might get sight of the 2024 plan before 2025? Will he promise your Lordships’ House that it will be accompanied...

• Ukraine - Commons Urgent Question 28 Nov 2023

  My Lords, the people of Ukraine are on the front line of our collective fight against totalitarianism. They deserve nothing less than our full-throated and complete support. Can the Minister assure the House that as we are yet to see the promised 2023 action plan for Ukraine, we might get sight of the 2024 plan before 2025? Will he promise your Lordships’ House that it will be accompanied...

• King’s Speech - Debate (6th Day) 15 Nov 2023

  My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the right reverend Prelate and to participate in the debate on the humble Address, my first since I joined your Lordships’ House. I refer the House to my registered interests, and specifically my roles with Index on Censorship, the Royal Navy and AJEX. Time is short, the world is large and the challenges we face are numerous, heart-breaking, complex and...

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Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 18 November 2022

Previously MP for Stoke-on-Trent North until 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Also represented Stoke-on-Trent North

• Wikipedia page
• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Social Media

• @ruthsmeeth
• https://facebook.com/ruthsmeethmp

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Topics of interest

Baroness Anderson of Stoke-on-Trent campaigned to remain in the European Union Source: BBC

• Ministry of Defence
• Home Office
• Department for Transport
• HM Treasury
• Department for Business
• Energy and Industrial Strategy
• Visas
• Defence Fire and Rescue Service
• European Fighter Aircraft
• Hawk Aircraft
• Treasury: Tableware

Currently held offices

• Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) (since 27 Oct 2023)
• Opposition Whip (Lords) (since 21 Feb 2023)

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) (21 Feb 2023 to 26 Oct 2023)
• Member, AI in Weapon Systems Committee (31 Jan 2023 to 27 Apr 2023)
• Member, Defence Sub-Committee (12 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Defence Committee (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Member, Armed Forces Bill Committee (26 Oct 2015 to 24 Nov 2015)
• Member, Defence Sub-Committee ( 8 Sep 2015 to 3 May 2017)
• Member, Defence Committee ( 6 Jul 2015 to 3 May 2017)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Holocaust (Return of Cultural Objects) (Amendment) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Non-Domestic Rating (Lists) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Local Audit (Public Access to Documents) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• National Citizen Service Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Crown Tenancies Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Cultural Property (Armed Conflicts) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)