Michael Clapham

Labour - Former Member for Barnsley West and Penistone

First elected: 9th April 1992

Left House: 6th May 2010 (Retired)


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Business, Innovation and Skills Committee
1st Oct 2009 - 6th May 2010
Business and Enterprise Committee
10th Mar 2008 - 30th Sep 2009
Trade & Industry
20th Oct 2003 - 8th Nov 2007
Trade & Industry
26th Oct 1992 - 21st Mar 1997

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

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Division Voting information

Michael Clapham has voted in 742 divisions, and 14 times against the majority of their Party.

3 Mar 2009 - Select Committees (Chairmen), Liaison Committee and Green Book - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Labour No votes vs 219 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 242 Noes - 73
17 Dec 2008 - Electoral Commission (Remuneration of Chairman) - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Labour No votes vs 182 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 324 Noes - 32
4 Nov 2008 - Employment Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham 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
17 Jul 2008 - Reform of Intelligence and Security Committee - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 198 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 32 Noes - 205
31 Mar 2008 - Housing and Regeneration Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham 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
Michael Clapham 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
21 Jan 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 298 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 362 Noes - 224
9 Jan 2008 - Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham 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
17 Jul 2007 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 17 Labour Aye votes vs 297 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 250 Noes - 305
17 Jul 2007 - Pensions Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 18 Labour No votes vs 294 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 303 Noes - 253
25 Jan 2007 - Fraud (Trials without a Jury) Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour No votes vs 273 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 246
11 Dec 2006 - Offender Management Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Labour No votes vs 265 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 411 Noes - 91
2 Nov 2006 - Education and Inspections Bill - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham 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
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Michael Clapham voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 42 Labour Aye votes vs 218 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 122 Noes - 354
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All Debates

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Michael Clapham has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Barnsley West and Penistone 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 Barnsley West and Penistone signature proportion
Open
165
of 15,024 signatures (1.10%)
Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
Open
216
of 33,426 signatures (0.66%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
1,188
of 237,083 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
281
of 126,808 signatures (0.22%)
By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
Open
374
of 186,898 signatures (0.20%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Petitions with most Barnsley West and Penistone signatures
Open
1,188
of 237,083 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
898
of 687,479 signatures (0.13%)
Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
374
of 186,898 signatures (0.20%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
287
of 195,263 signatures (0.15%)
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2025
Open
281
of 126,808 signatures (0.22%)
By-elections to be called automatically when MPs defect to another party
Michael Clapham has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Michael Clapham

Michael Clapham has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Michael Clapham, 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.

Michael Clapham has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Michael Clapham has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Michael Clapham has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Michael Clapham has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Michael Clapham has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament