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Parliamentary History

Labour

Edinburgh East

6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015 (4 yrs 10 mo)

Ideology spectrum

49.9

ProgressiveCentreConservative

Centrist — based on 18 coded votes across 3 axes (2% coverage).

Policy axis scores

0 = progressive, 50 = centre, 100 = conservative. Based on coded division votes.

Economic policy 40

Medium confidence 10 votes

Civil liberties 0

Low confidence 2 votes

Climate / energy 83

Low confidence 6 votes

Voting trends (most recent 12 months of activity)

Voting record

July 2014 3 votes

Division	Date	Vote
The second test is fairness. The new system must be fair, with those on middle and low incomes still being able to access products that give them the certainty they want in retirement. The billions we spend on pension tax relief must not benefit only those at the very top. We have talked about a report and analysis. Even though the statistics now show that after a 33-week consultation only five of...	2 Jul 2014	NO
I will give way one last time. The Minister seems to imply that the worldwide downturn—the economic recession that was a consequence of the banking crash—was the responsibility of the previous Labour Government. It is a ludicrous assertion. Surely he will accept that there was an international banking crash that led to the economic difficulties with which the Labour Government were faced in 2007. ...	2 Jul 2014	AYE
I have some sympathy with what the hon. Gentleman is saying about the fact that these pensions provisions are being handled by the Treasury. Does he agree that the two pensions Bills announced in the Queen’s speech appear to pull in different directions? One is about giving people more control over their money, while the other is about collective direct contribution schemes, which are the opposite...	2 Jul 2014	AYE

June 2014 21 votes

Division	Date	Vote
Will the Minister give way? No, I have already given way. The hon. Member for Plymouth, Moor View (Alison Seabeck) — [ Interruption. ] I am trying to respond to the debate. The hon. Lady asked about a constituent who had had to travel a long distance for a PIP assessment. Clearly, it is unacceptable that someone should have to travel that far. The guidance is that people should not have to travel ...	30 Jun 2014	AYE
The head of the OBR also made it clear that there were risks involved, and that those advocating this step would find it would be better not to rush into it, but to do it after the next election, and that is the position we take. This issue should be looked at again after the next election. The reality is that Labour does not have economic credibility. It borrowed too much in the good times when i...	25 Jun 2014	AYE
Local authorities have a critical role in the sector, and we expect them to use the powers that are available to them to tackle the bad practice that sadly exists. Last Will the Minister give way? I will take only one intervention, as I am up against the buffers. The Minister talks about rogue landlords. Can he tell us what specific legislation exists to deal with rogue landlords who manage housin...	25 Jun 2014	AYE
It is no wonder that the public see us politicians as a bit devious and above and beyond the basic rules, because we always apply rules that suit us. That is what the public see this as, purely and simply: politicians having a second bite of the cherry when they do not. I ask the Secretary of State to reconsider the amendment and to consider our proposals seriously. With your permission, Madam Dep...	24 Jun 2014	AYE
We must also learn the lesson that we need a different model. We need a reserved powers model to form the bedrock of our developing devolution settlement in the United Kingdom. I have no qualms at all about talking about England, because we are a United Kingdom, but if I deviated from my notes and spoke at length about England you, Madam Deputy Speaker, would take me to task pretty quickly,. Welsh...	24 Jun 2014	AYE
() in subsection (1) (fees for grant or maintenance of recognition of professional body), in paragraph (b) (power to refuse recognition, or revoke order of recognition, where fee not paid), after “391(1)” insert “or (2)”;”.— (The Solicitor-General.) This amendment allows the Secretary of State to revoke or refuse recognition of a professional body recognised for the purpose of authorising partiall...	23 Jun 2014	AYE
Note: for circumstances where requirements of this Act do not apply to a specified substance or mixture, see regulations made under section 9B.” (The Solicitor-General.) See the explanatory statement for new clause NC24.	23 Jun 2014	AYE
(5) In paragraph 16 (annual examination of Commission by Comptroller and Auditor General), in sub-paragraph (1)— (a) after “paragraphs 14 and 15” insert “in respect of any year when both an estimate under paragraph 14 and a five-year plan under paragraph 15 are submitted to them,”; (b) for “in each year” substitute “before the Committee consider the estimate and plan”. (6) In the cross-heading pre...	23 Jun 2014	AYE
It being later than three hours before the moment of interruption, the proceedings were interrupted (Programme Order, 14 May ). The Deputy Speaker put forthwith the Questions necessary for the disposal of the business to be concluded at that time ( Standing Order No. 83E ). Amendment made: 13, page 25, line 32, at end insert— “(aa) the duration of driving licences to be granted to drivers with rel...	23 Jun 2014	AYE
This is all about individuals’ rights to walk on private property, just as I walked over the Duke of Northumberland’s land yesterday. I do not want to belittle or trivialise cases in which property owners experience significant stress, but there are already powers that permit landowners and land managers to apply to a local authority to make an order to divert or close a public path that crosses t...	23 Jun 2014	AYE
I have another general point on my hon. Friend’s suggestions on how such decisions could be made more quickly. I hope that he welcomes this Government’s introduction of neighbourhood planning, which for the first time gives people who are not professional planners or elected local councillors the ability to draw up a plan for their neighbourhood. The key point about a neighbourhood plan is that it...	18 Jun 2014	NO
My hon. Friend the Member for Warrington South (David Mowat) made a thoughtful and well informed contribution, like his previous contributions. Sadly, we have to conclude, like him, that Labour has nothing serious to say. My hon. Friend the Member for Daventry (Chris Heaton-Harris) comprehensively demolished the Opposition policy. He is absolutely right to point out that price controls stifle inve...	18 Jun 2014	AYE
I believe I have only a few seconds left. I would like to underline that we are committed to resolving this issue. We are monitoring it extremely carefully, with a focus on ensuring that performance at HMPO improves, that passport applications are processed efficiently and effectively and that urgent and compassionate cases are prioritised. I recognise the importance— Order. I do not know what und...	18 Jun 2014	AYE
I am not alone in wanting this change. The Joint Committee on Human Rights said in its report of October 2011: “We also support the amendment of the Public Order Act to remove all reference to offences based on insulting words and behaviour. This would enhance human rights and remove the possible incompatibility with the right to freedom of expression.” Peter Tatchell—an unlikely ally of mine, Mad...	17 Jun 2014	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Amendment proposed: 35, page 58, line 2, leave out clause 58.— (Mr Slaughter .)	17 Jun 2014	AYE
(i) the question of whether leave should be granted, or (ii) where leave is granted, the proceedings on any application under this section made with such leave; (b) in any other case, until the proceedings are finally determined.” (5) Omit subsection (8).” — (Mr Vara.) The Schedule provides that challenges to a range of planning-related decisions and actions may only be brought with the leave of t...	17 Jun 2014	AYE
Division 7	17 Jun 2014	AYE
Question accordingly negatived. Main Question put.	12 Jun 2014	NO
I thank the Minister; we do have a little bit of time left. Does the Minister believe that people in this country will be better off at the time of the general election in 2015 than they were at the time of the last general election? Does she agree with the IFS that they will not be? The whole country will be better off, because we are fixing the economy, getting more people into work and seeing w...	12 Jun 2014	AYE
Division 3	12 Jun 2014	NO
“I’m not going to sign a blank piece of paper on your show”. Later the same day, my shadow also backtracked, saying that Labour supported the reforms, but that they did not go far enough. The Opposition have been in complete chaos and confusion about these landmark pension reforms—some of the most important that will ever be introduced. The reason why they have been in chaos is that they really do...	11 Jun 2014	AYE

May 2014 6 votes

Division	Date	Vote
Will the Solicitor-General give way? I have one or two more points to make, and then I shall see if I can give way again. [Interruption.] All right, I will give way. The hon. Member for Chesterfield talked about looking at the polling, but he should look at the polling, because the people of this country are starting to turn to the Conservative party and to recognise the achievements of the Conser...	14 May 2014	AYE
(b) not greater than two weeks rent for the accommodation in question. (9) Costs incurred by persons seeking accommodation for the undertaking of credit checks shall be reimbursed upon the signing of a tenancy agreement. (10) In this section, any reference to the grant or renewal of a tenancy shall include the grant or renewal or continuance of a lease or licence of, or other right or permission t...	13 May 2014	AYE
(6) Where a ticket is sold through a secondary ticketing platform, guidance issued under section (1) shall set out how the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 apply to tickets as unique goods, including— (a) how sellers must provide all relevant information about the ticket including but not limited to the face value of the ticket and a designated...	13 May 2014	AYE
Let us be clear. The custom-build sector already makes an important contribution to our housing supply with around one in every 10 homes being built or commissioned by individuals. That is much more than many volume builders are already building. It is important to say that custom-build and self-build are already facilitating a turnover of around £4 billion per year. As has been mentioned, there i...	7 May 2014	NO
Question accordingly agreed to. Lords amendment 16 disagreed to.	7 May 2014	NO
If an unaccompanied, vulnerable child turns up at a police station, the police do not put them in a cell, but get in touch with social services. Why can we not do the same for unaccompanied children who come here as migrants or to apply for asylum? Why do we need to detain them? Surely our duty is to protect them. There is plenty of legislation that allows us to do that, and I have not heard an ex...	7 May 2014	NO

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