Voting summaries
MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives.
One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.
On TheyWorkForYou, we create voting summaries that group a set of decisions together, show how an MP has generally voted on a set of related votes, and if they differ from their party.
You can read more about our process , the kinds of votes we include , how we compare MPs to parties , and why we think this is important .
Below are summaries of how Edward Davey has voted on key issues, grouped by policy area (randomly ordered).
This page shows relevant votes while Edward Davey has been in Parliament, you can also view a summary just for the current Parliament .
Voting records for MPs who change parties / have whip withdrawn
This MP has either become an independent MP, changed parties, or had the party whip withdrawn over the course of their time in Parliament.
In the votes below they are compared to their original party (Liberal Democrat).
How Edward Davey voted on Taxation and Employment #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes
2 votes for, 1 absence, between 2004 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted for increasing the rate of VAT Show votes
8 votes for, 1 absence, between 2008 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes
17 votes for, 4 votes against, 5 absences, between 2011 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes
2 votes against, between 2012 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Almost always voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax ) Show votes
2 votes against, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes
2 votes for, 3 absences, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes
1 vote against, 7 absences, between 2008 and 2023. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Almost always voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes
10 votes for, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Voted against increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) increasing capital gains tax Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2010 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
Consistently voted against charging VAT on private school fees Show votes
3 votes against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 25 Mawrth 2025.
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How Edward Davey voted on Miscellaneous Topics #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted for greater regulation of gambling Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2004 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
Consistently voted against Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes
10 votes against, between 2001 and 2010. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted for the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes
2 votes for, between 2009 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes
4 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Almost always voted for the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes
47 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2010 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted against requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes
1 vote against, between 2013 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
Almost always voted for restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes
7 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 66%).
Generally voted for allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes
3 votes for, 3 absences, between 2012 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes
6 votes for, between 2011 and 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes
3 votes for, in 2013. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted against the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes
3 votes for, 11 votes against, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 26 Ebrill 2022.
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How Edward Davey voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted for a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes
13 votes for, 8 absences, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes
2 votes for, 4 absences, between 2011 and 2018. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted against paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes
5 votes against, 3 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Almost always voted against raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes
5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted for making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes
4 votes for, in 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted against increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes
2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2017. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes
1 vote for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote against (alignment score: 36%).
Voted against means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes
1 vote against, in 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted against.
Consistently voted against reducing the health top-up for new universal credit claims, while increasing the rate of UC standard allowance . Show votes
3 votes against, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Last updated: 9 Gorffennaf 2025.
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How Edward Davey voted on Business and the Economy #
For votes held while they were in office:
Almost always voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes
14 votes for, 1 vote against, 4 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013 and 2020. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%).
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes
5 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 47%).
Almost always voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
6 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%) requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes
2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 8 Rhagfyr 2021.
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How Edward Davey voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for investigations into the Iraq war Show votes
2 votes for, between 2003 and 2009. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes
2 votes against, between 2007 and 2015. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes
2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2008 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Consistently voted against the Iraq war Show votes
2 votes against, between 2002 and 2003. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for more EU integration Show votes
45 votes for, 8 votes against, 12 absences, between 2006 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002 and 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 54%).
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 64%) strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes
9 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 67%).
Voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes
1 vote for, in 2014. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes
6 votes for, between 2017 and 2019. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes
7 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2017 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Consistently voted for a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes
4 votes for, between 2017 and 2019. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Last updated: 18 Mai 2022.
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How Edward Davey voted on Home Affairs #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted against introducing ID cards Show votes
11 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004 and 2006. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted against allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes
3 votes against, between 2008 and 2009. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Almost always voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes
1 vote for, 32 votes against, 2 absences, between 2002 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted for the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes
4 votes for, between 2010 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes
2 votes for, 14 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Consistently voted against making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes
4 votes against, in 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes
2 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2014 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Last updated: 22 Mai 2024.
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How Edward Davey voted on Health #
For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted against introducing foundation hospitals Show votes
5 votes against, in 2003. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes
3 votes for, 4 absences, between 1999 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted for reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes
3 votes for, between 2011 and 2019. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted against restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes
3 votes against, between 2011 and 2012. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted against.
Tended to vote for (alignment score: 63%) public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes
5 votes for, 3 votes against, 14 absences, between 2020 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 60%).
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes
3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Consistently voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes
4 votes for, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Almost always voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes
13 votes for, 2 absences, between 2007 and 2023. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Last updated: 26 Mawrth 2025.
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How Edward Davey voted on Education #
For votes held while they were in office:
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) university tuition fees Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 1997 and 2017. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted against.
Generally voted for greater autonomy for schools Show votes
8 votes for, 3 votes against, 4 absences, between 1998 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Voted for raising England’s undergraduate tuition fee cap to £9,000 per year Show votes
1 vote for, in 2010. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 56%).
Generally voted for academy schools Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2011. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for nationalising teacher pay and the curriculum for academies , tightening child-protection duties , free breakfast clubs (Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill). Show votes
1 vote for, 1 absence, in 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Last updated: 18 Mawrth 2025.
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How Edward Davey voted on Environmental Issues #
For votes held while they were in office:
Generally voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes
15 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 agreement, 7 absences, between 2000 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Almost always voted for higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes
7 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2017. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2011 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 33%) greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes
1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2015 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
Almost always voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes
6 votes for, 2 absences, between 2013 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes
6 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2017 and 2023. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Generally voted for improving biodiversity Show votes
4 votes for, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for improving air quality Show votes
2 votes for, 3 absences, in 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes
2 votes for, 4 absences, between 2012 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes
3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2024 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) measures to encourage purchase and use of electric vehicles Show votes
1 vote against, 1 agreement, 2 absences, between 2021 and 2025. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%).
Last updated: 2 Ebrill 2025.
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For votes held while they were in office:
Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes
4 votes for, between 2003 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Consistently voted for a lower voting age Show votes
2 votes for, between 2004 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 1999 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted against a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes
1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
Generally voted for an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes
7 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 60%).
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes
1 vote for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2020. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 52%).
Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions .
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 50%) reducing central government funding of local government Show votes
2 votes for, 2 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs tended to vote for (alignment score: 66%).
Generally voted for greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties , such as charities, during elections Show votes
5 votes for, 6 absences, between 2013 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs almost always voted for.
Generally voted for local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes
3 votes for, 2 absences, between 2012 and 2019. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 43%) more powers for local councils Show votes
6 votes for, 8 votes against, 5 absences, between 2010 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 49%).
Generally voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes
4 votes for, 2 absences, between 2010 and 2021. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 55%) transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes
6 votes for, 5 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 56%).
Tended to vote against (alignment score: 39%) transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes
7 votes for, 11 votes against, 8 absences, between 2011 and 2024. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs voted a mixture of for and against (alignment score: 40%).
Generally voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes
5 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs generally voted for.
Consistently voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes
4 votes against, between 2017 and 2022. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted against.
Generally voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes
2 votes for, 2 agreements, 1 absence, between 2021 and 2023. Comparable Liberal Democrat MPs consistently voted for.
Last updated: 3 Rhagfyr 2024.
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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.
11th May to 2nd June 2020
All MPs could vote remotely through an online voting tool. Votes cast remotely are shown as normal on the TheyWorkForYou voting record.
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.
If an MP votes by proxy, it is effectively exactly the same as if they cast the vote in person and it shows up on their TheyWorkForYou voting record.
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.
See more detail on votes during the COVID-19 period here.
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