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Jeremy Corbyn

Independent - Islington North

First elected: 9th June 1983


Leader of Her Majesty's Official Opposition
12th Sep 2015 - 4th Apr 2020
Leader of the Labour Party
12th Sep 2015 - 4th Apr 2020
Leader of HM Official Opposition
12th Sep 2015 - 4th Apr 2020
Justice Committee
16th May 2011 - 30th Mar 2015
London Regional Select Committee
14th Dec 2009 - 6th May 2010
Social Security
27th Apr 1992 - 21st Mar 1997


Division Voting information

During the current Parliament, Jeremy Corbyn has voted in 4 divisions, and never against the majority of their Party.
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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
Pat McFadden (Labour)
Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster
(3 debate interactions)
John Healey (Labour)
Secretary of State for Defence
(2 debate interactions)
Layla Moran (Liberal Democrat)
(2 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Cabinet Office
(4 debate contributions)
Ministry of Defence
(2 debate contributions)
Home Office
(1 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(1 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Jeremy Corbyn has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Jeremy Corbyn

25th July 2024
Jeremy Corbyn signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 24th July 2024

Recognition of the state of Palestine

Tabled by: Shockat Adam (Independent - Leicester South)
That this House notes the UN General Assembly resolution of 9 May 2024 which recommended that the Security Council reconsider the matter of the recognition of the state of Palestine following the use of their veto by the United States on 18 April 2024; recognises the international community’s growing consensus, …
11 signatures
(Most recent: 26 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Independent: 5
Green Party: 4
Scottish National Party: 2
22nd July 2024
Jeremy Corbyn signed this EDM as a sponsor on Tuesday 23rd July 2024

Student protests in Bangladesh

Tabled by: Apsana Begum (Independent - Poplar and Limehouse)
That this House is alarmed about the human rights situation Bangladesh; is particularly appalled that a large number of students have been killed or brutally injured whilst protesting against the Government’s quota system; notes Bangladesh Supreme Court’s latest ruling on the quota system but remains concerned for the safety of …
22 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Jul 2024)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Independent: 5
Plaid Cymru: 4
Green Party: 2
Democratic Unionist Party: 2
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Jeremy Corbyn, 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.


Jeremy Corbyn has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Jeremy Corbyn has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

2 Bills introduced by Jeremy Corbyn


The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to provide for the regulation of letting agents; to protect tenants’ deposits; to require the enforcement of environmental and energy-efficiency standards in private-sector rented accommodation; to amend the law on secure tenancies; to provide for fair rent to be applicable to all rented accommodation; to require landlords not to discriminate against people in receipt of state benefits; to require local authorities to establish a private rented sector office; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 15th October 2013

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress. A Bill to provide for the regulation of letting agents; to protect tenants’ deposits; to require the enforcement of environmental and energy-efficiency standards in private-sector rented accommodation; to amend the law on secure tenancies; to provide for fair rent to be applicable to all rented accommodation; to require landlords not to discriminate against people in receipt of state benefits; to require local authorities to establish a private rented sector office; and for connected purposes.

Commons - 20%

Last Event - 1st Reading: House Of Commons
Tuesday 26th February 2013

Latest 4 Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department
18th Jul 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals to ban the import of hunting trophies.

The government committed in its manifesto to banning the import of hunting trophies.

Daniel Zeichner
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
18th Jul 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to respond to the consultation entitled the Fur market in Great Britain, published on 31 May 2021.

Ministers are reviewing policies, which will be announced in the usual way, including the consultation on the Fur Market in Great Britain. Defra is continuing to build the evidence base on the fur sector. This includes commissioning our expert Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) on what constitutes responsible sourcing of fur. The report that they produce will support our understanding of the fur industry and help inform our next steps.

We have some of the highest animal welfare standards in the world and this Labour Government will introduce the most ambitious programme for animal welfare in a generation.

Daniel Zeichner
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
18th Jul 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if his Department will (a) make an assessment of the potential merits of banning the use of farrowing crates and (b) hold a public consultation on such a ban.

We are firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and will work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards.

Daniel Zeichner
Minister of State (Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
18th Jul 2024
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when he expects to conclude negotiations with Mauritius on the sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago.

The Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary met the Mauritian Prime Minister on 23 July and committed to continuing negotiations on the exercise of sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory/Chagos Archipelago. It is too early to speculate on timelines or conclusions, but it is the Government's priority to resolve this long standing and important issue, including ensuring the long-term secure and effective operation of the joint UK/US military base on Diego Garcia and other key issues. As appropriate, we will continue to engage with all relevant parties including the Chagossian diaspora.

Stephen Doughty
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)