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VOTING RECORD

  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating Lords Reasons 359B and 439B

    Result:   Motion Passed

    292 Ayes
    158 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 342B

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    61

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Reason 11B

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    156 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Motion relating to Lords Amendments 2D and 2E

    Result:   Motion Passed

    293 Ayes
    159 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6

    Result:   Motion Passed

    290 Ayes
    163 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5

    Result:   Motion Passed

    292 Ayes
    162 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4

    Result:   Motion Passed

    300 Ayes
    149 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3

    Result:   Motion Passed

    286 Ayes
    163 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2

    Result:   Motion Passed

    295 Ayes
    162 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 25 Mar 2026

    Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Passed

    291 Ayes
    158 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Mar 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6

    Result:   Motion Passed

    278 Ayes
    164 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Mar 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5

    Result:   Motion Passed

    281 Ayes
    167 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Mar 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3

    Result:   Motion Passed

    280 Ayes
    164 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Mar 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2

    Result:   Motion Passed

    279 Ayes
    167 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Mar 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Passed

    280 Ayes
    161 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 18 Mar 2026

    Opposition day motion: student loans

    Result:   Motion Failed

    88
    266 Noes

    Voted against
  • 18 Mar 2026

    Opposition day motion: fuel duty

    Result:   Motion Failed

    103
    259 Noes

    Voted against
  • 18 Mar 2026

    Draft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    277 Ayes
    99

    Voted in favour
  • 18 Mar 2026

    Draft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    368 Ayes
    107

    Voted in favour
  • 09 Mar 2026

    Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 106

    Result:   Motion Passed

    304 Ayes
    177 Noes

    Voted in favour

QUESTIONS

  • 10 Apr 2026
    Fuels: Liverpool Walton
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support people with rising fuel costs in Liverpool Walton constituency.
    Response from Martin McCluskey MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Fuel markets are governed by competition and consumer law, overseen by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA). The Government and the CMA are closely monitoring petrol and diesel prices in light of instability in the Middle East, and the Chancellor a... [Read More]
  • 10 Apr 2026
    Children: Disadvantaged
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of levels of NHS funding for children living in areas of high deprivation and inequality.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to raising the healthiest generation of children ever and to ensuring that all children can access timely support that meets their health needs. We are delivering on the vision for neighbourhood health set out in the 10-Year He... [Read More]
  • 13 Apr 2026
    Water: Social Tariffs
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of introducing a national social tariff for water bills.
    Response from Emma Hardy MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    The Government is working with industry to keep support schemes under review to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported. We will look at ways to drive more consistency across the schemes and increase awareness of the support consumers can access. W... [Read More]
  • 10 Apr 2026
    Dogs: Insurance
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what guidance her Department has issued to dog owners on changes to public liability insurance through the Dogs Trust Companion Club scheme from 1 July 2026.
    Response from Dame Angela Eagle MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    Defra has contacted all registered owners to inform them of the change to insurance, notifying them that no action is required from owners at this stage. Defra has also updated its GOV.UK page. Defra is working to ensure owners of banned breed dogs are ab... [Read More]
  • 10 Apr 2026
    Care Homes and Hospitals: Visits
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will outline a timeline for legislative proposals to guarantee visiting rights of family and friends of vulnerable people in health and social care settings.
    Response from Stephen Kinnock MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government recognises the importance of maintaining meaningful contact between people receiving care and their family and friends. Care Quality Commission Regulation 9A places a legal duty on health and social care providers to facilitate visiting, an... [Read More]
  • 10 Apr 2026
    Dental Services: Disadvantaged
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve access to NHS dental care for (a) children and (b) adults in deprived areas.
    Response from Stephen Kinnock MP (Health and Social Care)
    We are aware of the challenges faced in accessing a dentist. The responsibility for commissioning primary care services, including National Health Service dentistry, to meet the needs of the local population has been delegated to the integrated care board... [Read More]
  • 26 Mar 2026
    Highway Code: Publicity
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to increase awareness of (a) Rule 178 of the Highway Code and (b) the Code more broadly.
    Response from Lilian Greenwood MP (Transport)
    Improving road safety is one of my Department’s highest priorities. Injuries and fatalities from road collisions caused by driving are unacceptable, and this Government will work hard to prevent these tragedies for all road users. That is why on 7 Januar... [Read More]
  • 26 Mar 2026
    Urinary Tract Infections
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve (a) awareness and (b) treatment of (i) chronic and (ii) recurrent urinary tract infections.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department recognises the impact that chronic and recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs) can have on patients’ quality of life, and is committed to improving awareness, diagnosis, and treatment.The Government is funding work to understand the resea... [Read More]
  • 26 Mar 2026
    Allied Health Professions: Labour Turnover
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of NHS retention of (a) podiatrists and (b) other specialised healthcare professionals.
    Response from Karin Smyth MP (Health and Social Care)
    As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government is committed to making the National Health Service the best place to work, by supporting and retaining our hardworking and dedicated healthcare professionals.Podiatrists are part of the Allied Health P... [Read More]
  • 16 Mar 2026
    Further Education: Liverpool Walton
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what capital funding is available to education providers in Liverpool Walton seeking to increase post-16 education and training capacity.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    In December 2025, the government announced that almost half of the £375 million Post‑16 Capacity Fund would be devolved to strategic authorities to support further education colleges, sixth‑form colleges and 16 to 19 academies in expanding estate capacity... [Read More]
  • 16 Mar 2026
    Further Education: Liverpool Walton
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent assessment her Department has made of the availability of post-16 provision in Liverpool Walton.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    The department is working closely with Liverpool City Council and local general further education (FE) colleges to ensure there is sufficient post-16 provision in Liverpool Walton and the wider city region.In October 2025, we published the Post-16 Educati... [Read More]
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Domicil
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the interaction between the Temporary Repatriation Facility (TRF) and the Transfer of Assets Abroad rules, and whether that could affect the revenue the OBR forecast from t
    Response from Dan Tomlinson MP (Treasury)
    Interactions between the Temporary Repatriation Facility and the Transfer of Assets Abroad legislation were taken into consideration throughout policy development of the Temporary Repatriation Facility and the drafting of the legislation. The Government a... [Read More]
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Rents
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of households spending more than 30% of income on rent in (a) Liverpool Walton constituency and (b) England.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    My Department collects data on income in relation to housing costs through the English Housing Survey. This is published annually and can be found on gov.uk here. Due to methodological limitations, the English Housing Survey cannot show robust estimates a... [Read More]
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Private Rented Housing: Rents
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how long does his Department expect it to take for current housebuilding targets to exert downward pressure on rents.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 41989 on 4 April 2025.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Private Rented Housing: Rents
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of whether new housing supply alone can reduce rents in areas where private rent inflation exceeds wage growth.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 41989 on 4 April 2025.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Rents: Regulation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of rent control areas legislation in the Housing (Scotland) 2025 Act.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Rents: Regulation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the lessons learned from the the use of temporary rent caps in Scotland during the covid-19 pandemic
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Rents
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of rent stabilisation systems in (a) Germany, (b) Austria, and (c) Canada in considering the potential me
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the answers given to Questions UIN 78220 on 20 October 2025.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Private Rented Housing
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many landlords exited the private rented sector in each year since 2020.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    My Department does not hold the information requested.HMRC data on the number of landlords in England declaring income from rental property, which can be found on gov.uk here, shows overall stability in the number of landlords since 2019-20.
  • 04 Mar 2026
    Rents: Increases
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of existing protections against unreasonable rent increases.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    At present, rent increases can happen through a variety of mechanisms including contractual rent review clauses and Section 13 notices. Tenants can currently only challenge a rent increase when it is carried out via Section 13 of the Housing Act 1988. Onc... [Read More]

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