Linda Riordan

Labour (Co-op) - Former Member for Halifax

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Retired)


Linda Riordan is not a member of any APPGs
European Scrutiny Committee
4th Mar 2013 - 30th Mar 2015
Panel of Chairs
21st Jun 2010 - 30th Mar 2015
Justice Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 6th Feb 2012
Justice Committee
17th Mar 2008 - 6th May 2010
Procedure Committee
6th Nov 2006 - 6th May 2010
Environmental Audit Committee
21st Nov 2005 - 6th May 2010
Crossrail Bill
5th Dec 2005 - 13th Nov 2007


Division Voting information

Linda Riordan has voted in 1477 divisions, and 39 times against the majority of their Party.

26 Sep 2014 - Iraq: Coalition Against ISIL - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 190 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 524 Noes - 43
15 Jul 2014 - Data Retention and Investigatory Powers Bill (Business of the House) - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Labour No votes vs 181 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 436 Noes - 49
26 Mar 2014 - Charter for Budget Responsibility - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour No votes vs 201 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 520 Noes - 22
3 Jun 2013 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 208 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 20 Noes - 503
12 Mar 2012 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 41 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 105 Noes - 186
21 Mar 2011 - United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973 - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 211 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 557 Noes - 13
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 53 Labour Aye votes vs 57 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
1 Mar 2010 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 198 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 85
24 Feb 2010 - Energy Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour Aye votes vs 243 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 252
5 Jan 2010 - Fiscal Responsibility Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour No votes vs 255 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 196
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 270 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 77 Noes - 427
10 Nov 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 22 Labour No votes vs 278 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 286 Noes - 236
26 Oct 2009 - Marine and Coastal Access Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 236 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 158 Noes - 246
20 May 2009 - Planning: National Policy Statements - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour Aye votes vs 254 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 216 Noes - 262
29 Apr 2009 - Gurkha Settlement Rights - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 238 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 267 Noes - 246
25 Mar 2009 - Iraq War Inquiry - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 287 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 303
25 Mar 2009 - Iraq War Inquiry - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Labour No votes vs 285 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 265
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 29 Labour Aye votes vs 251 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 85 Noes - 408
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 250 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 76 Noes - 396
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 30 Labour Aye votes vs 247 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 260
3 Mar 2009 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 260 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 89
10 Nov 2008 - Post Office Card Account - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 270 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 278
4 Nov 2008 - Employment Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 43 Labour Aye votes vs 212 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 53 Noes - 408
28 Oct 2008 - Climate Change Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour Aye votes vs 261 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 202 Noes - 280
2 Jul 2008 - Finance Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Labour Aye votes vs 293 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 240 Noes - 303
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 37 Labour No votes vs 292 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 306
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour No votes vs 292 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 315 Noes - 294
10 Jun 2008 - Counter-Terrorism Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 300 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 310
2 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 248 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 241 Noes - 256
22 Apr 2008 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 261 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 195 Noes - 269
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Labour Aye votes vs 252 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 210 Noes - 263
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 248 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 74 Noes - 259
25 Mar 2008 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 299
25 Mar 2008 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour No votes vs 288 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 259
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 94 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 167 Noes - 413
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 89 Labour No votes vs 222 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 409 Noes - 161
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 256 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 111 Noes - 267
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 283 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 293 Noes - 268
7 Feb 2007 - Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement - View Vote Context
Linda Riordan voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Labour Aye votes vs 277 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 295
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Craig Whittaker (Conservative)
(11 debate interactions)
Jane Ellison (Conservative)
(10 debate interactions)
Michael Gove (Conservative)
(10 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Department of Health and Social Care
(34 debate contributions)
HM Treasury
(23 debate contributions)
Department for Work and Pensions
(18 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(17 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Linda Riordan has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Latest EDMs signed by Linda Riordan

11th March 2015
Linda Riordan signed this EDM as a sponsor on Wednesday 11th March 2015

SAFETY AND SECURITY ROLE OF RAIL STATION STAFF

Tabled by: Teresa Pearce (Labour - Erith and Thamesmead)
That this House is concerned for the safety of the travelling public by threats to reduce the number of station staff; notes that the platform train interface is a major risk on the railways; further notes that Passenger Focus supports proper staffing at stations and has called for obligatory staffing …
30 signatures
(Most recent: 24 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 14
Independent: 4
The Independent Group for Change: 1
Democratic Unionist Party: 1
5th March 2015
Linda Riordan signed this EDM on Thursday 5th March 2015

EXHIBITION ON THE PILLAGE AND DESTRUCTION OF MORPHOU, CYPRUS

Tabled by: Alan Meale (Labour - Mansfield)
That this House warmly congratulates the Mayor of Morphou and the members of the Morphou municipality on holding their photography exhibition, Morphou: The Pillage and Destruction of Age-Long Heritage, in the UK to remind the British public, the EU and the major countries of the world of the ongoing injustice …
24 signatures
(Most recent: 17 Mar 2015)
Signatures by party:
Labour: 9
Conservative: 2
Independent: 2
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Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Linda Riordan, 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.


Linda Riordan has not been granted any Urgent Questions

2 Adjournment Debates led by Linda Riordan

Thursday 20th November 2014
Thursday 12th December 2013

Linda Riordan has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Linda Riordan has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Latest 10 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
8th Dec 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what rolling stock is earmarked to replace pacer units on Northern Rail lines.

The Government is clear that Pacer units will be replaced in the new Northern franchise. The details of how this will be implemented are being considered as part of the specification for the future franchise, which will be published early in the New Year. We expect that the rolling stock used for the Pacer replacement will be a matter for bidders for the future Northern franchise to address in their bids.

8th Dec 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the pacer trains on the Calder Valley line will be replaced.

The Government is clear that Pacer units will be replaced in the new Northern franchise. The details of how this will be implemented are being considered as part of the specification for the future franchise, which will be published early in the New Year. We expect that the rolling stock used for the Pacer replacement will be a matter for bidders for the future Northern franchise to address in their bids.

27th Nov 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when a decision will be made on the next Northern Rail Franchise.

The Department for Transport is currently considering the responses to the joint public consultation with Rail North which concluded on 18 August. An announcement about the franchise will be made shortly.

27th Nov 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what the target date is for the electrification of the Calder Valley route through Halifax.

Currently no timescale exists for the electrification of the Calder Valley route through Halifax. The scheme is one of a number which are being considered by the joint Task Force of northern MPs and council leaders set up to explore future electrification in the North.

This group is expected to provide the Transport Secretary with an interim report in February 2015 setting out its recommended priorities for scheme development in future rail funding Control Periods from 2019.

4th Nov 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many rail (a) guards, (b) maintenance and (c) catering jobs will be created on the (i) Great Western and (ii) East Coast Main Lines as a result of the procurement of new rolling stock through the Intercity Express Programme.

This will be a matter for the train operators on the Great Western and East Coast Main Lines.

4th Nov 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has been made of the likely effect on rail (a) guards, (b) maintenance and (c) catering jobs from the introduction of the Intercity Express Programme fleet on the (i) Great Western and (ii) East Coast Main Lines.

Decisions on staffing arrangements on the Great Western and East Coast Main Lines are a matter for the Train Operating Company (TOC) and Hitachi.

4th Nov 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what reasons his Department specified only two of the four available levels of catering provision for the mock-ups of Intercity Express Programme train sets inspected by bidders and others stakeholders.

The two levels of catering specified by the Department for Transport were those chosen by the train operators who are closest to their customers requirements. The train operators continue to be fully engaged in the design of the train.

10th Oct 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment his Department has made of the effect on road safety through driver distraction of inbuilt, in-car infotainment systems; and what plans he has to regulate the use of such systems.

Rules 148–150 of The Official Highway Code advises drivers to avoid distractions. The rules make it clear that drivers must exercise proper control of their vehicle.

It has been illegal since the 1980s to view a screen whilst driving, unless that screen is displaying driving information.

Under sections 2 and 3 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 a person may be charged with the offences of dangerous, careless and inconsiderate driving.

My officials recently met with a major ‘infotainment’ provider who were anxious not to pose a road safety risk through the use of their systems. They are considering technical options to allow it to be used in accordance with the law.

10th Jul 2014
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether he discussed the extradition proceedings of Raymond Varley on his recent trip to India; and if he will continue to monitor the case.

The Home Secretary has not made any recent trips to India. Raymond Varley’s
discharge was ordered by the District Judge sitting at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
The Crown Prosecution Service, which represents the Government of India in the
court proceedings, is appealing against that decision. The appeal is due to be
heard on 10 October 2014. UK Ministers have no involvement in the court proceedings
and it would not be appropriate for me to comment further.