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Member of Parliament

Ruth Edwards

Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.

At a glance

12 Dec 2019

Commons start

6 years, 5 months

Time in Commons

60.9 %

Voting participation

-12.4 % vs avg

Majority

Contact

No contact details available.

Topic voting

Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.

Highest topic participation

Brexit / EU 63/63 (100 %)
Trade 46/50 (92 %)
Migration 137/152 (90 %)
Foreign Affairs 45/50 (90 %)
Environment / Climate 33/41 (80 %)

Lowest topic participation

Education 14/68 (21 %)
Housing 17/53 (32 %)
Work / Employment 22/65 (34 %)
Tax 89/225 (40 %)
Transport 28/56 (50 %)

Voting record

Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.

Voted in 964 of 1,584 eligible divisions (60.9 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.

964

Total votes

493

Aye

471

No

3

Against party

Aye / No split Ayes 493 / Noes 471

Divisions

Page 48 of 65
Division Vote
Motion to revoke: Immigration (Guidance on Detention of Vulnerable Persons) Regulations 2021 (SI 2021 No. 184) No
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4L Aye
Abortion (Northern Ireland) Regulations 2021 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords amendment 5B Aye
Fire Safety Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4J Aye
National Security and Investment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 11 Aye
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 42D, 42E and 42F Aye
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 41B Aye
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 40B and 40C Aye
Domestic Abuse Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 9B Aye
Financial Services Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 8 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4 Aye
Overseas Operations (Service Personnel and Veterans) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2 Aye
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 81
Tax
No

Source: Commons Votes API

Registered interests

No registered interests available.

Member source UK Parliament Members API
Voting source Commons Votes API

FAQs

Who is Ruth Edwards?

Ruth Edwards is a Member of Parliament representing Rushcliffe. Source

Which party does Ruth Edwards represent?

Ruth Edwards currently represents Conservative. Source

Which constituency does Ruth Edwards represent?

Ruth Edwards currently represents Rushcliffe. Source

How long has Ruth Edwards been an MP?

Ruth Edwards has been in the House of Commons for 6 years, 5 months. Source

How many Commons divisions has Ruth Edwards voted in?

Ruth Edwards has recorded votes in 964 of 1,584 eligible Commons divisions (60.9 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source

Has Ruth Edwards voted against their party?

Ruth Edwards has voted against the party majority 3 times in the imported division data. Source