Austin Mitchell consistently voted against fixed periods between parliamentary elections

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Major votes

• On 13 Gor 2011: Austin Mitchell wedi pleidleisio to require a resolution of both Houses of Parliament to approve the date of a general election. Show vote
• On 18 Ion 2011: Austin Mitchell wedi pleidleisio against holding general elections on a regular basis every five years, with some exceptions permitting early elections. Show vote
• On 13 Med 2010: Austin Mitchell wedi pleidleisio against regular general elections every five years, with some exceptions allowing early elections. Show vote

Minor votes

• On 23 Hyd 2014: Austin Mitchell wedi pleidleisio against regular general elections every five years, with some exceptions allowing early elections. Show vote
• On 1 Rha 2010: Austin Mitchell was absent for a vote on Fixed Term Parliaments Bill — Early General Elections Show vote