Danny Alexander

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)


Danny Alexander is not a member of any APPGs
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
29th Jun 2010 - 8th May 2015
Secretary of State for Scotland
12th May 2010 - 29th May 2010
Shadow Minister without Portfolio
1st Jul 2008 - 6th May 2010
Scottish Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 28th Jan 2008
Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
13th Jul 2007 - 6th Jan 2008
Shadow Secretary of State (Cabinet Office) and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
23rd Jan 2007 - 13th Jul 2007
Opposition Whip (Commons)
30th Jan 2006 - 23rd Jan 2007
Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions)
10th May 2005 - 23rd Jan 2007


Division Voting information

Danny Alexander has voted in 1107 divisions, and 14 times against the majority of their Party.

18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 24 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 284 Noes - 269
11 Jul 2012 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 205 Noes - 228
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 22 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
28 Mar 2007 - Communications Allowance - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 283 Noes - 188
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 199
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 354
5 Jul 2006 - Ambulances (County Durham) - View Vote Context
Danny Alexander voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 26 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 53
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All Debates

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
John Bercow (Speaker)
(53 debate interactions)
Sheila Gilmore (Labour)
(23 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(1384 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(45 debate contributions)
Scotland Office
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Danny Alexander has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Danny Alexander has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Danny Alexander

Danny Alexander has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Danny Alexander, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Danny Alexander has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Danny Alexander has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Danny Alexander has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Danny Alexander has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Danny Alexander has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament