Simon Hughes

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark

First elected: 24th February 1983

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)


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Simon Hughes is not a member of any APPGs
Minister of State (Ministry of Justice)
18th Dec 2013 - 8th May 2015
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
26th Oct 2010 - 25th Feb 2014
Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats
9th Jun 2010 - 29th Jan 2014
Human Rights (Joint Committee)
5th Nov 2012 - 27th Jan 2014
Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
8th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
20th Dec 2007 - 8th Jan 2009
Party Chair, Liberal Democrats
1st Jan 2005 - 31st Dec 2008
Shadow Attorney General
10th May 2005 - 20th Dec 2007
Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (also Shadow Minister for London)
10th Mar 2006 - 9th May 2007
Conventions (Joint Committee)
17th May 2006 - 31st Oct 2006
Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee)
31st Jan 2002 - 5th May 2005
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1st Jun 1999 - 1st Jun 2003
Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons)
1st Jun 1989 - 1st Jun 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Health)
1st Jun 1995 - 1st Jun 1999
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
1st Jun 1992 - 1st Jun 1994
Shadow Spokesperson (Education)
1st Jun 1988 - 1st Jun 1992
Shadow Spokesperson (Health)
1st Jun 1988 - 1st Oct 1988
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
1st Jun 1983 - 1st Jun 1988

Commons Debates - Petitions - EDMs - Bills Introduced - Commons Actions - Written Questions

Commons Page Hansard Page Bermondsey and Old Southwark (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Simon Hughes has voted in 1654 divisions, and 29 times against the majority of their Party.

11 Mar 2015 - Ark Pension Schemes - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 367 Noes - 113
24 Nov 2014 - Recall of MPs Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 236 Noes - 65
18 Nov 2014 - Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes 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
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 150 Noes - 340
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 339
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 321
20 May 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 41 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 70 Noes - 375
4 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 225 Noes - 298
4 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 37 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 0 Noes - 0
4 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 231 Noes - 296
4 Mar 2013 - Justice and Security Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 39 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 227 Noes - 295
5 Feb 2013 - Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 43 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 499 Noes - 55
29 Jan 2013 - Equality (Marriage) (Amendment) - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 11 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 86 Noes - 31
11 Jul 2012 - Sittings of the House - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes 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
17 Apr 2012 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 41 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 300 Noes - 251
12 Mar 2012 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 20 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 101 Noes - 166
2 Nov 2011 - Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Bill - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 238 Noes - 301
13 Oct 2011 - Procedure Committee Reports - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 22 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 206
22 Jun 2011 - Smoking in Private Vehicles - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 11 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 78 Noes - 66
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 30 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 194 Noes - 306
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 224
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes 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
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes 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
Simon Hughes 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
Simon Hughes 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
25 Oct 2007 - Modernisation of the House of Commons - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 5 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 36 Noes - 74
5 Jun 2007 - Termination of Pregnancy (Counselling and Miscellaneous Provisions) - View Vote Context
Simon Hughes voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 107 Noes - 182
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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Lord Cameron of Chipping Norton (Conservative)
(69 debate interactions)
John Bercow (Speaker)
(34 debate interactions)
Vince Cable (Liberal Democrat)
(33 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Ministry of Justice
(257 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(138 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(81 debate contributions)
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
(70 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
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Latest EDMs signed by Simon Hughes

Simon Hughes has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Simon Hughes, 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.

Simon Hughes has not been granted any Urgent Questions

2 Adjournment Debates led by Simon Hughes

Thursday 20th June 2013
Foreign-owned UK Property
Friday 22nd October 2010
Marine Training and Employment (River Thames)

Simon Hughes has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Simon Hughes has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Simon Hughes has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament