Ian Stewart

Labour - Former Member for Eccles

First elected: 1st May 1997

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Commons Science and Technology
1st Oct 2009 - 6th May 2010
Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
23rd Nov 2009 - 6th May 2010
Innovation, Universities, Science and Skills Committee
10th Mar 2008 - 30th Sep 2009
Regulatory Reform
16th Jul 2001 - 31st Oct 2001

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Division Voting information

Ian Stewart has voted in 656 divisions, and 13 times against the majority of their Party.

4 Nov 2008 - Employment Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart 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
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 47 Labour Aye votes vs 226 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 217 Noes - 292
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 48 Labour Aye votes vs 227 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 222 Noes - 290
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart 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
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 62 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 58 Labour Aye votes vs 217 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 51 Labour Aye votes vs 225 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 163 Noes - 342
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 51 Labour Aye votes vs 216 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 200 Noes - 293
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart 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
Ian Stewart 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
Ian Stewart voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 152 Labour No votes vs 162 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 416 Noes - 163
7 Mar 2007 - House of Lords Reform - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 111 Labour Aye votes vs 197 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 196 Noes - 375
7 Feb 2007 - Al-Yamamah Arms Agreement - View Vote Context
Ian Stewart 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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Eccles 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 Eccles signature proportion
Open
165
of 15,035 signatures (1.10%)
Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
Open
225
of 33,591 signatures (0.67%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
1,188
of 237,099 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
107
of 71,799 signatures (0.15%)
Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins
Gov Responded - 29 Sep 2025
Open
106
of 70,995 signatures (0.15%)
Raise the income tax personal allowance from £12,570 to £20,000
Gov Responded - 17 Nov 2025
Petitions with most Eccles signatures
Open
1,188
of 237,099 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
898
of 687,485 signatures (0.13%)
Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
287
of 195,266 signatures (0.15%)
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2025
Open
225
of 33,591 signatures (0.67%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
221
of 186,911 signatures (0.12%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Ian Stewart has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Ian Stewart

Ian Stewart has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Ian Stewart, 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.

Ian Stewart has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Ian Stewart has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Ian Stewart has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Ian Stewart has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Ian Stewart has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament