Lord Phillips of Sudbury

Liberal Democrat - Life peer

Became Member: 25th July 1998

Left House: 7th May 2015 (Retired)


Lord Phillips of Sudbury is not a member of any APPGs
Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
27th May 1999 - 8th Nov 2006
Administration and Works Committee (Lords)
26th Jun 2001 - 20th Nov 2003


Division Voting information

Lord Phillips of Sudbury has voted in 309 divisions, and 28 times against the majority of their Party.

11 Mar 2015 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 68 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 174 Noes - 231
5 Feb 2015 - Deregulation Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 11 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 45 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 175
9 Dec 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 274 Noes - 205
27 Oct 2014 - Criminal Justice and Courts Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 181
7 Apr 2014 - Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 39 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 180
31 Jan 2014 - European Union (Referendum) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 47 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 180 Noes - 130
15 Jan 2014 - Transparency of Lobbying, Non-Party Campaigning and Trade Union Administration Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 28 Noes - 148
8 Jan 2014 - Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 54 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 306 Noes - 178
26 Nov 2013 - Financial Services (Banking Reform) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 66 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 217
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 55 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 119 Noes - 314
8 Jul 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 57 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 103 Noes - 278
24 Apr 2013 - Procedure of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 209 Noes - 243
22 Apr 2013 - Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 180
22 Apr 2013 - Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 168
27 Mar 2013 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012 (Amendment of Schedule 1) Order 2013 - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 166 Noes - 161
26 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 27 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 174
26 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 65 Noes - 141
4 Mar 2013 - Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 33 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 256 Noes - 153
12 Nov 2012 - Financial Services Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 61 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 206
23 Apr 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 75 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 243
26 Mar 2012 - Procedure of the House - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 39 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 319 Noes - 96
5 Mar 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 59 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 212 Noes - 195
15 Nov 2011 - Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 45 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 79 Noes - 273
8 Nov 2011 - Procedure of the House (Proposal 1) - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 169 Noes - 233
4 May 2011 - Postal Services Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 50 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 218
21 Dec 2010 - Identity Documents Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 156 Noes - 112
17 Nov 2010 - Identity Documents Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 58 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 220 Noes - 188
4 Jul 2006 - Health Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Phillips of Sudbury voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 93 Noes - 198
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Sparring Partners
Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat)
(69 debate interactions)
Lord Sassoon (Conservative)
(33 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(198 debate contributions)
Home Office
(140 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(113 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(76 debate contributions)
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Lord Phillips of Sudbury has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

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