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 Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024.
• Generally voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2023.
• 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 reducing the maximum amount an individual may be required to contribute to their social care costs Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Generally voted for public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19 Show votes 9 votes for, 1 vote against, 12 absences, between 2020–2021. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.

Last updated: 29 Tachwedd 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against a stricter asylum system Show votes 0 votes for, 22 votes against, between 2020–2024.
• 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 making it easier to remove someone's British citizenship Show votes 0 votes for, 5 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• 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.
• Almost always voted against stronger laws and enforcement of immigration rules Show votes 2 votes for, 14 votes against, between 2021–2024.

Last updated: 22 Mai 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for strengthening the Military Covenant Show votes 10 votes for, 3 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2022.
• Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 8 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2020.

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

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for equal gay rights Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for shifting the balance of employment rights towards employees Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2024.

Last updated: 29 Tachwedd 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for creating a publically owned energy investment company (Great British Energy) Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted against restricting the scope of legal aid Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2022.
• 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.
• Voted against capping civil service redundancy payments Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2020.

Last updated: 29 Hydref 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Welfare, Benefits and Pensions #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against increasing the state pension age Show votes 0 votes for, 3 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Has never voted in a major vote about a reduction in spending on welfare benefits Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 3 absences, in 2022.
• Has never voted in a major vote about paying higher benefits over longer periods for those unable to work due to illness or disability Show votes 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2022.
• Voted for means-testing/removing universality on winter fuel payments for pensioners Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Has never voted on raising welfare benefits at least in line with prices Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 2022.

Last updated: 10 Medi 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted for increasing capital gains tax Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Voted for increasing in employers' national insurance contributions Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted against more restrictive regulation of trade union activity Show votes 0 votes for, 8 votes against, between 2022–2023.
• 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 increasing stamp duty Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted for raising the threshold at which people start to pay income tax Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on banks Show votes 3 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2021–2022.

Last updated: 17 Rhagfyr 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Business and the Economy #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for requiring imported goods to meet domestic standards Show votes 3 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2020–2021.
• Has never voted on new high speed rail infrastructure Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
• Consistently voted against stronger tax incentives for companies to invest in assets Show votes 0 votes for, 2 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for reducing the rate of corporation tax Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.

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

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Transport #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted for a publicly owned railway system Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2024.

Last updated: 29 Gorffennaf 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Housing #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for increasing stamp duty Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• 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.
• Consistently voted for stronger fire safety measures Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2020–2022.

Last updated: 6 Tachwedd 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for increasing windfall tax on oil and gas companies Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2024.
• Consistently voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 13 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2024.
• Consistently voted for improving air quality Show votes 5 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.
• Has never voted on new high speed rail infrastructure Details 0 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, in 2021.
• Voted against the preservation of environmental protections after withdrawal from the EU Show votes 0 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for improving environmental water quality Show votes 4 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.
• Consistently voted for improving biodiversity Show votes 7 votes for, 0 votes against, in 2021.

Last updated: 6 Tachwedd 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Abena Oppong-Asare voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for more powers for local councils Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Consistently voted against photographic voter identification at polling stations Show votes 0 votes for, 4 votes against, between 2021–2022.
• Voted for fewer MPs in the House of Commons Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2020. Absences for this policy may be affected COVID-19 restrictions.
• Generally voted for transferring more powers to the Scottish Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, between 2020–2024.
• Generally voted for more powers for the devolved administration in Northern Ireland Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, 1 absence, between 2020–2021.
• Consistently voted for transferring more powers to the Senedd/Welsh Parliament Show votes 2 votes for, 0 votes against, between 2020–2021.
• Generally voted against an equal number of electors per parliamentary constituency Show votes 1 vote for, 3 votes against, in 2020.
• Voted for a lower voting age Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, in 2022.
• Voted for fixed periods between parliamentary elections Show votes 1 vote for, 0 votes against, 2 absences, in 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.

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

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