Jim Cousins

Labour - Former Member for Newcastle upon Tyne Central

First elected: 11th June 1987

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Treasury Committee
16th Jul 1997 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
1st Jan 1994 - 1st Jan 1995
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
1st Jan 1992 - 1st Jan 1994
Trade & Industry
18th Jan 1989 - 26th Oct 1992

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

Commons Page Hansard Page Newcastle upon Tyne Central (Constituency) Financial Disclosures Expense Claims

Division Voting information

Jim Cousins has voted in 664 divisions, and 32 times against the majority of their Party.

8 Apr 2010 - Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 6 Labour No votes vs 129 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 0 Noes - 0
1 Mar 2010 - Prevention and Suppression of Terrorism - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
23 Feb 2010 - Children, Schools and Families Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Labour Aye votes vs 267 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 172 Noes - 277
9 Feb 2010 - Constitutional Reform and Governance Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Labour Aye votes vs 283 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 69 Noes - 476
10 Nov 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
20 Mar 2009 - Fuel Poverty Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Labour No votes vs 25 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 89 Noes - 2
17 Mar 2009 - Welfare Reform Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
24 Feb 2009 - Airport Expansion (Parliamentary Approval) - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
28 Jan 2009 - Heathrow (Third Runway) - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 28 Labour Aye votes vs 281 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 278 Noes - 297
4 Nov 2008 - Employment Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
25 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
11 Jun 2008 - New Clause 22 - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
2 Jun 2008 - Planning Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
2 Apr 2008 - Biosimilar Medicines - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour Aye votes vs 252 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 124 Noes - 322
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
9 Jan 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 35 Labour No votes vs 256 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 481 Noes - 46
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 86 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 113 Noes - 27
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 14 Labour Aye votes vs 77 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 33 Noes - 100
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 74 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 96
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 8 Labour No votes vs 90 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 117 Noes - 22
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 77 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 96 Noes - 25
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
Jim Cousins 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
28 Feb 2007 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins 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
17 Oct 2006 - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) - View Vote Context
Jim Cousins voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 46 Labour No votes vs 49 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 55 Noes - 240
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Commons initiatives

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Jim Cousins has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Jim Cousins has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Jim Cousins has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Jim Cousins has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Jim Cousins has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament