Peter Soulsby

Labour - Former Member for Leicester South

First elected: 5th May 2005


Peter Soulsby is not a member of any APPGs
Shadow Minister (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
8th Oct 2010 - 1st Apr 2011
Procedure Committee
26th Jul 2010 - 1st Apr 2011
Political and Constitutional Reform Committee
12th Jul 2010 - 1st Apr 2011
East Midlands Regional Select Committee
3rd Mar 2009 - 6th May 2010
Transport Committee
19th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Procedure Committee
19th Jan 2009 - 6th May 2010
Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 6th May 2010
Draft Marine Bill (Joint Committee)
8th May 2008 - 22nd Jul 2008
Crossrail Bill
5th Dec 2005 - 18th Nov 2007


Division Voting information

Peter Soulsby has voted in 1009 divisions, and 30 times against the majority of their Party.

15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 29 Labour No votes vs 83 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 100 Noes - 331
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 53 Labour Aye votes vs 57 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
13 Oct 2009 - Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 251 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 208 Noes - 260
24 Jun 2009 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 260 Noes - 299
25 Mar 2009 - Iraq War Inquiry - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Labour Aye votes vs 287 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 265 Noes - 303
25 Mar 2009 - Iraq War Inquiry - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Labour No votes vs 285 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 301 Noes - 265
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 83 Labour No votes vs 157 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 158
2 Mar 2009 - Political Parties and Elections Bill - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
8 Dec 2008 - Speaker’s Committee on the Search of Offices on the Parliamentary Estate - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 30 Labour Aye votes vs 274 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 281 Noes - 285
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Expenses - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
25 Mar 2008 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 12 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 271 Noes - 299
19 Mar 2008 - Post Office Closures - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 19 Labour Aye votes vs 279 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 268 Noes - 288
19 Mar 2008 - Post Office Closures - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 9 Labour No votes vs 281 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 251
11 Jun 2007 - Iraq Inquiry - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 11 Labour Aye votes vs 282 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 253 Noes - 288
18 May 2007 - Freedom of Information (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
28 Mar 2007 - Ambulance Coverage (Forest of Dean) - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 5 Labour No votes vs 228 Labour Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 366 Noes - 54
14 Mar 2007 - Trident - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
Peter Soulsby 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
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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
31 Oct 2006 - Iraq - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Labour Aye votes vs 288 Labour No votes
Tally: Ayes - 273 Noes - 298
17 Oct 2006 - Gambling Act 2005 (Amendment) - View Vote Context
Peter Soulsby 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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All Debates

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Sparring Partners
Theresa Villiers (Conservative)
(7 debate interactions)
Caroline Spelman (Conservative)
(6 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
Leader of the House
(12 debate contributions)
Department for Transport
(8 debate contributions)
Cabinet Office
(7 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Peter Soulsby has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Leicester South 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).

Peter Soulsby has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Peter Soulsby

Peter Soulsby has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Peter Soulsby, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

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Peter Soulsby has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Peter Soulsby has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Peter Soulsby has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Peter Soulsby has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Peter Soulsby has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament