Generally, most have voted with the Tory whip and their record will depend on when they were in the party and what they were up to at the time. Here are summaries of their votes on key issues, courtesy of the TheyWorkForYou website.
Rishi Sunak
The former chancellor consistently voted for cuts to benefits (AFP via Getty Images) Brexit During the EU referendum, Rishi Sunak campaigned to leave the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, he generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Rishi Sunak has not been an MP long enough to be present for important votes on LGBT rights. was absent for a vote allowing same-sex marriage in Northern Ireland. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Rishi Sunak “voted solidly to cut welfare spending” by 23 votes to 0. Tax On taxation, Rishi Sunak generally followed the Tory whip. He has consistently voted against higher taxes on banks and voted to cut the capital gains tax.
Penny Mordant
The Minister of Trade Policy is in favor of same-sex marriage (PA Wire) Brexit During the EU referendum, Penny Mordaunt campaigned to leave the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, she generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Penny Mordaunt has always voted in favor of LGBT rights, including same-sex marriage. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Penny Mordaunt “almost always voted to cut welfare spending” with 47 votes to zero. Tax On taxation, Penny Mordaunt has supported some higher taxes on banks, but has generally voted to cut capital gains tax. He has also voted in favor of increasing the VAT rate.
Tom Tugendhat
The chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee voted to reduce the capital gains tax (PA) Brexit During the EU referendum, Tom Tugendhat campaigned to remain in the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, he generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Tom Tugendhat has not been an MP long enough to be present for important votes on LGBT rights, but he voted in favor of allowing it in Northern Ireland. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Tom Tugendhat “voted solidly to cut welfare spending” by 23 votes to zero. Tax On taxation, Tom Tugendhat generally voted with the Tory whip and consistently voted against higher taxes on banks and voted to cut capital gains tax.
Liz Truss
The Secretary of State was Remainer in 2016 (PA Wire) Brexit During the EU referendum, Liz Truss campaigned to remain in the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, she generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Liz Truss has always voted in favor of LGBT rights, including same-sex marriage. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Liz Truss “almost always voted to cut welfare spending” by 48 votes to zero. Tax On taxation, Liz Truss voted for some higher taxes on banks but also for a reduction in capital gains tax.
Jeremy Hunt
The former Minister of Health voted in favor of the VAT increase (PA Wire) Brexit During the EU referendum, Jeremy Hunt campaigned to remain in the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, he generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Jeremy Hunt has almost always voted in favor of LGBT rights, including same-sex marriage. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Jeremy Hunt “voted solidly to cut welfare spending” by 48 votes to zero. Tax On taxation, Jeremy Hunt has generally voted against higher bank taxes, an increase in the VAT rate and a cut in capital gains tax.
Kemi Badenoch
The former Equality Secretary campaigned to leave the EU (Average PA) Brexit During the EU referendum, Kemi Badenoch campaigned to leave the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, he generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Kemi Badenoch has not been an MP long enough to be present at important votes on LGBT rights. He was absent for a vote allowing it in Northern Ireland. Social insurance Kemi Badenoch has not been in parliament long enough to be present for important votes on welfare benefits. Tax Kemi Badenoch has consistently voted against higher taxes on banks. He has not been an MP long enough to have a long record of voting on other taxes.
Nadhim Zahawi
The new chancellor has on occasion voted for higher taxes on banks (Reuters) Brexit During the EU referendum, Nadhim Zahawi campaigned to leave the EU. In terms of parliamentary votes, he generally followed the Tory whip on EU issues. LGBT rights Nadhim Zahawi has generally voted in favor of same-sex marriage, although he has been absent for some votes. Social insurance The TheyWorkFor you website reports that Nadhim Zahawi “Almost always voted to cut welfare spending” with 46 votes in favor and 8 abstentions. Tax On taxation, Nadhim Zahawi voted for some higher taxes on banks, but also often against. He almost always advocated an increase in VAT and a lower capital gains tax in general.
Suella Braverman
Attorney General Suella Braverman (Stephan Russo/PA) (PA Wire) Brexit Pro-Brexit Ms Braverman voted to leave the EU in the referendum and argued that the outcome would “best serve our national interest”. LGBT rights Ms Braverman claims she supports same-sex marriage but voted against same-sex unions in Northern Ireland as “it is a matter for the devolved assembly, not our parliament”. Social insurance The attorney general has consistently voted to cut benefits spending. In 2016 he voted for cuts to housing benefit for people in supported housing and a cut to universal credit for many in paid work. Last year he backed cutting the amount people are paid in tax credits, reducing the cap on household allowances and freezing the rate of some working-age benefits. Tax The Tory MP has always voted against higher taxes on banks, backed a cut in capital gains tax and opposed raising the income tax threshold. He has also voted to cut the main corporate tax rate.
