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.

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How Maria Eagle voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against authorising criminal conduct by undercover officers and covert sources Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2020–2021.
• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove those trespassing on land with an intent to reside there Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted against merging police and fire services under Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2016.
• Generally voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2009–2016.
• Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes 11 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2004–2006.
• Generally voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes 13 votes for, 23 votes against, 2 absences, between 2002–2024.
• Almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 2 votes for, 22 votes against, between 2021–2024.
• Consistently voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2008–2009.
• Voted for mass surveillance of people’s communications and activities Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2016.
• Consistently voted against the introduction of elected Police and Crime Commissioners Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2011.
• Consistently voted against making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2014–2022.

Last updated: 25 Mawrth 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 5 votes for, 9 votes against, between 2011–2021.
• Generally voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2020–2021.
• Almost always voted against reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 3 votes for, 22 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2021.
• Generally voted against measures to reduce tax avoidance Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2018.
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2021.

Last updated: 8 Rhagfyr 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Almost always voted for more EU integration Show votes 52 votes for, 4 votes against, 21 absences, between 2007–2020.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2016.
• Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 11 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2022.
• Almost always voted for UK membership of the EU Show votes 9 votes for, 1 vote against, 2 absences, between 2016–2019.
• Voted a mixture of for and against a referendum on the UK's membership of the EU Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2011–2015.
• Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2003–2015.
• Consistently voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2003.
• Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003.
• Almost always voted for a right to remain for EU nationals already in living in the UK Show votes 12 votes for, 2 votes against, 2 absences, between 2016–2019.
• Consistently voted for military action against ISIL (Daesh) Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2014–2015.
• Generally voted for a second referendum on the terms of the UK's withdrawal from the EU Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2019.

Last updated: 18 Mai 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2004–2010.
• Almost always voted against greater autonomy for schools Show votes 2 votes for, 12 votes against, 1 absence, between 1998–2011.
• 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 academy schools Show votes 0 votes for, 7 votes against, between 2010–2016.

Last updated: 21 Chwefror 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for allowing marriage between two people of same sex Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2013–2019.
• Generally voted for the hunting ban Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2002–2004.
• Generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 10 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2009–2021.
• Almost always voted for equal gay rights Show votes 9 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1998–2019.
• Voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2015.
• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2006–2015.

Last updated: 1 Mawrth 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2001–2005.
• Almost always voted against the policies included in the 2010 Conservative - Liberal Democrat Coalition Agreement Show votes 7 votes for, 46 votes against, 6 absences, between 2011–2014.
• Consistently voted against limits on success fees paid to lawyers in no-win no fee cases Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2011–2013.
• Consistently voted for restrictions on fees charged to tenants by letting agents Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2014.
• Voted a mixture of for and against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 4 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2005–2013.
• Generally voted against allowing national security sensitive evidence to be put before courts in secret sessions Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2013.
• Consistently voted against the privatisation of Royal Mail Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2010–2011.
• Generally voted against the free movement of goods, and mutual recognition of qualifications, within the United Kingdom Show votes 3 votes for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021.
• Consistently voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, between 2010–2020.
• Almost always voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, between 2011–2022.
• Consistently voted against a statutory register of lobbyists Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, in 2013.
• Generally voted for requiring pub companies to offer pub landlords rent-only leases Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2014–2016.

Last updated: 26 Ebrill 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for increasing the state pension age for women more slowly Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.
• Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2011–2022.
• Almost always voted against a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 24 votes against, 9 absences, between 2012–2022.
• Consistently voted against making local councils responsible for helping those in financial need afford their council tax and reducing the amount spent on such support Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2012.
• Almost always voted for paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 10 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2022.
• Generally voted against reducing housing benefit for social tenants deemed to have excess bedrooms (which Labour describe as the "bedroom tax") Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2014.
• Almost always voted for raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2022.

Last updated: 18 Mai 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 15 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2007–2023.
• Consistently voted for introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2003.
• Voted for allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 1997–2015.
• Generally voted for reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2013–2022.
• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 4 absences, between 2006–2015.
• Consistently voted against reforming the NHS so GPs buy services on behalf of their patients Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2011–2019.
• Generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 10 absences, between 2020–2021. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Consistently voted for restricting the provision of services to private patients by the NHS Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2011.

Last updated: 7 Mawrth 2023. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for improving biodiversity Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021.
• Generally voted for financial incentives for low carbon emission electricity generation methods Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2012–2018.
• Generally voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2012–2021.
• Generally voted for greater regulation of hydraulic fracturing (fracking) to extract shale gas Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2015–2022.
• Generally voted for improving air quality Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2021.
• Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2014.
• Generally voted for the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 6 votes for, 2 votes against, between 2017–2023.
• Almost always voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, between 2011–2013.
• Generally voted for new high speed rail infrastructure Show votes 6 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2013–2021.
• Almost always voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 22 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 agreement for, 6 absences, between 2008–2024.

Last updated: 20 Chwefror 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, between 1999–2012.
• Has never voted on a veto for MPs from England, Wales and Northern Ireland over laws specifically impacting their part of the UK Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2015.
• Almost always voted against greater restrictions on campaigning by third parties, such as charities, during elections Show votes 0 votes for, 9 votes against, 2 absences, between 2013–2014.
• Consistently voted against local councils keeping money raised from taxes on business premises in their areas Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2012–2019.
• Generally voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 5 absences, between 2011–2021.
• Almost always voted against reducing central government funding of local government Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2019.
• Almost always voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 10 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2020.
• Generally voted against a transparent Parliament Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, in 2007.
• Consistently voted for a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2007–2012.
• Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 16 votes for, 7 votes against, 20 absences, between 2011–2024.
• Consistently voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Almost always voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 6 votes for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 2017–2021.
• Consistently voted for approving reports and recommendations made by the Standards Committee Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 agreements for, between 2021–2023.
• Generally voted for a lower voting age Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2022.
• Has never voted in a major vote about a more proportional system for electing MPs Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2016.
• Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 11 votes for, 1 vote against, 13 absences, between 2014–2021.
• Generally voted against fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, between 2013–2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for more powers for local councils Show votes 16 votes for, 7 votes against, 3 absences, between 2010–2022.

Last updated: 16 Ionawr 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against reducing capital gains tax Show votes 1 vote for, 5 votes against, 1 absence, between 2010–2016.
• Almost always voted against higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 8 votes against, 2 absences, between 2010–2017.
• Consistently voted against higher taxes specifically to fund health and social care Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, in 2021.
• Generally voted for increasing the tax rate applied to income over £150,000 Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2012.
• Almost always voted against raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 4 votes for, 25 votes against, 4 absences, between 2011–2021.
• Generally voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 0 votes for, 10 votes against, 7 absences, between 2015–2023.
• Generally voted against encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 2 votes against, between 2010–2011.
• Generally voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 0 votes for, 6 votes against, 3 absences, between 2008–2013.
• Generally voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 9 votes for, 6 votes against, 2 absences, between 2011–2022.
• Consistently voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2010.
• Consistently voted against allowing employees to exchange some employment rights for shares in the company they work for Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, 1 absence, between 2012–2013.
• Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2014.
• Almost always voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, between 2011–2013.
• Consistently voted for an annual tax on the value of expensive homes (popularly known as a mansion tax) Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2013.

Last updated: 12 Mawrth 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against higher taxes on plane tickets Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, 4 absences, between 2012–2014.
• Consistently voted for adding a third runway at Heathrow Airport Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2018.
• Almost always voted against lower taxes on fuel for motor vehicles Show votes 1 vote for, 6 votes against, between 2011–2013.
• Consistently voted for a publicly owned railway system Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2014–2016.

Last updated: 21 Medi 2021. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Maria Eagle voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for stronger fire safety measures Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2020–2022.
• Generally voted against phasing out secure tenancies for life Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, 3 absences, between 2015–2016.
• Generally voted against charging a market rent to high earners renting a council home Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, 2 absences, between 2015–2016.
• Consistently voted for landlords paying for the costs of building safety works Show votes 9 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Consistently voted for more proscriptive planning laws Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2020–2021.

Last updated: 20 Ebrill 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

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