Colin Challen

Labour - Former Member for Morley and Rothwell

First elected: 7th June 2001


Colin Challen is not an officer of any APPGs Colin Challen is not a member of any APPGs
Energy and Climate Change Committee
19th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee)
12th Dec 2001 - 6th May 2010
Environmental Audit Committee
19th Jul 2001 - 6th May 2010


Division Voting information

Colin Challen has voted in 684 divisions, and 21 times against the majority of their Party.

7 Apr 2010 - Digital Economy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Labour No votes vs 179 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 40
7 Apr 2010 - Digital Economy Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Labour No votes vs 175 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 189 Noes - 47
12 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 236 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 186 Noes - 243
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 31 Labour Aye votes vs 265 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 266 Noes - 274
21 Oct 2009 - Climate Change (Political Response) - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 289 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 226 Noes - 297
30 Apr 2009 - Members’ Allowances - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour No votes vs 210 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 280 Noes - 100
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 93 Labour No votes vs 155 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 235 Noes - 176
24 Feb 2009 - Airport Expansion (Parliamentary Approval) - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 23 Labour Aye votes vs 193 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 247 Noes - 203
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] (Programme) (No. 2) - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour No votes vs 263 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 322 Noes - 157
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 230 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 215 Noes - 299
22 Oct 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 49 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 206 Noes - 298
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Labour Aye votes vs 294 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 303
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 297 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 262 Noes - 306
2 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen 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
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 61 Labour Aye votes vs 215 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
4 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour Aye votes vs 273 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 57 Noes - 329
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Colin Challen 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
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 132 Labour Aye votes vs 177 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 178 Noes - 392
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 96 Labour No votes vs 207 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 337 Noes - 224
2 Nov 2006 - Education and Inspections Bill - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour No votes vs 241 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 325 Noes - 28
25 Oct 2006 - Charities Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Colin Challen voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 273 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 59 Noes - 444
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All Debates

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Morley and Rothwell Petitions

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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).

Colin Challen has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Colin Challen

Colin Challen has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

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Colin Challen has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Colin Challen has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Colin Challen has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Colin Challen has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Colin Challen has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament