Ed Balls

Labour (Co-op) - Former Member for Morley and Outwood

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 30th March 2015 (Defeated)


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Ed Balls is not a member of any APPGs
Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer
20th Jan 2011 - 30th Mar 2015
Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities
8th Oct 2010 - 20th Jan 2011
Shadow Secretary of State for Education
12th May 2010 - 8th Oct 2010
Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families
28th Jun 2007 - 6th May 2010
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
5th May 2006 - 28th Jun 2007

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

Commons Page Hansard Page Morley and Outwood (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Ed Balls has voted in 1546 divisions, and 8 times against the majority of their Party.

4 Mar 2010 - Chair (Terminology) - View Vote Context
Ed Balls voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 24 Labour No votes vs 119 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 279 Noes - 31
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Ed Balls 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
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Ed Balls voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 77 Labour No votes vs 156 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 213 Noes - 153
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Expenses - View Vote Context
Ed Balls voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 50 Labour No votes vs 144 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 144
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ed Balls voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 126 Labour Aye votes vs 184 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 418
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ed Balls 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
Ed Balls voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 156 Labour Aye votes vs 157 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 305 Noes - 267
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ed Balls 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
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All Debates

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
George Osborne (Conservative)
(259 debate interactions)
John Bercow (Speaker)
(57 debate interactions)
Michael Gove (Conservative)
Minister for Intergovernmental Relations
(26 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(704 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(62 debate contributions)
Home Office
(51 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(9 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Ed Balls has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Morley and Outwood 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).

Petitions with highest Morley and Outwood signature proportion
Open
165
of 52,990 signatures (0.31%)
Make State Pensions tax free
Gov Responded - 29 Jan 2024
Open
116
of 50,829 signatures (0.23%)
Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
Gov Responded - 4 Jan 2024
Open
234
of 103,503 signatures (0.23%)
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Gov Responded - 16 Nov 2023
Open
127
of 65,156 signatures (0.20%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Open
101
of 56,026 signatures (0.18%)
Offer the State Pension to all at 60, increase to equal 48hrs at the Living Wage
Gov Responded - 30 Jan 2024
Petitions with most Morley and Outwood signatures
Open
314
of 199,555 signatures (0.16%)
Hold a parliamentary vote on assisted dying
Gov Responded - 22 Feb 2024
Open
234
of 103,503 signatures (0.23%)
Stop the implementation of betting affordability/financial risk checks
Gov Responded - 16 Nov 2023
Open
165
of 52,990 signatures (0.31%)
Make State Pensions tax free
Gov Responded - 29 Jan 2024
Open
127
of 65,156 signatures (0.20%)
Delay the ban on rehoming and owning XL Bully dogs for 18 months
Gov Responded - 6 Feb 2024
Open
116
of 50,829 signatures (0.23%)
Pause Ofsted inspections and reform how school performance is evaluated
Gov Responded - 4 Jan 2024
Ed Balls has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Ed Balls

Ed Balls has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Ed Balls, 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.

3 Urgent Questions tabled by Ed Balls

Monday 23rd February 2015
Tax Avoidance (HSBC)
Thursday 20th January 2011
Counter-terrorism
Monday 20th December 2010
Temporary Immigration Cap

Ed Balls has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Ed Balls has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Ed Balls has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Ed Balls has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament