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Dawn Butler

Labour - Brent East

13,047 (34.5%) majority - 2024 General Election

First elected: 7th May 2015


Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
11th May 2020 - 30th May 2024
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
1st May 2024 - 8th May 2024
Education Committee
11th May 2020 - 21st Sep 2020
Shadow Secretary of State for Women and Equalities
31st Aug 2017 - 6th Apr 2020
Shadow Minister (Equalities Office) (Diverse Communities)
14th Jun 2017 - 31st Aug 2017
Shadow Minister (Equalities Office) (Diverse Communities)
6th Oct 2016 - 1st Feb 2017
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
12th Sep 2008 - 6th May 2010
Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (Young Citizens and Youth Engagement)
30th Oct 2009 - 6th May 2010
Modernisation of the House of Commons
13th Jul 2005 - 6th May 2010
Children, Schools and Families
9th Nov 2007 - 26th Jan 2009


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Dawn Butler has voted in 49 divisions, and 2 times against the majority of their Party.

13 Nov 2024 - Exiting the European Union - View Vote Context
Dawn Butler voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour No votes vs 338 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 412 Noes - 16
29 Nov 2024 - Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill - View Vote Context
Dawn Butler voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 147 Labour No votes vs 234 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 330 Noes - 275
View All Dawn Butler Division Votes

Debates during the 2024 Parliament

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
Lucy Powell (Labour (Co-op))
Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons
(8 debate interactions)
Yvette Cooper (Labour)
Home Secretary
(4 debate interactions)
Angela Rayner (Labour)
Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government
(4 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Home Office
(11 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(6 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(4 debate contributions)
View All Department Debates
View all Dawn Butler's debates

Brent East 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).

Dawn Butler has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Dawn Butler

9th December 2024
Dawn Butler signed this EDM on Tuesday 10th December 2024

Review into breast cancer screening

Tabled by: Wera Hobhouse (Liberal Democrat - Bath)
That this House recognises the worrying rise in breast cancer cases in younger women; notes with concern that breast cancer accounts for 43% of all cancers diagnosed in women aged 25-49, yet women wait until they are 50 or older to begin routine screening; urges everyone to work together to …
31 signatures
(Most recent: 11 Dec 2024)
Signatures by party:
Liberal Democrat: 24
Labour: 5
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
Green Party: 1
Social Democratic & Labour Party: 1
19th November 2024
Dawn Butler signed this EDM as a sponsor on Monday 25th November 2024

Bede's Helping Hands

Tabled by: Kate Osborne (Labour - Jarrow and Gateshead East)
That this House congratulates Bede’s Helping Hands, a food bank in Jarrow and Gateshead East constituency on receiving a King’s Award for Voluntary Service; recognises the brilliant efforts of all their volunteers; praises the incredibly important work they do; acknowledges the massive difference they make for so many; and notes …
15 signatures
(Most recent: 25 Nov 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 11
Independent: 3
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
View All Dawn Butler's signed Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Dawn Butler, 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.


Dawn Butler has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Dawn Butler has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

3 Bills introduced by Dawn Butler


A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion asserting the equal right of all Members of the House of Commons to participate in proceedings and establishing mechanisms for MPs unable to attend Westminster to vote remotely and to participate remotely in proceedings, including debates and general committees.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 16th September 2020
(Read Debate)

A Bill to make provision in connection with coronavirus; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading
Wednesday 24th March 2021

A Bill to require the Leader of the House of Commons to move a Motion asserting the equal right of all Members of the House of Commons to participate in proceedings and establishing mechanisms for MPs unable to attend Westminster to vote remotely and to participate remotely in proceedings, including debates and general committees.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 2nd Reading: House Of Commons
Friday 23rd October 2020

Dawn Butler has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament