Richard Younger-Ross

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Teignbridge

First elected: 7th June 2001


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Shadow Minister (Business, Innovation and Skills)
10th Mar 2006 - 6th May 2010
Defence Committee
21st Jan 2008 - 6th May 2010
European Scrutiny Committee
28th Jun 2005 - 6th May 2010
Foreign Affairs Committee
12th Jul 2005 - 21st Jan 2008
Opposition Whip (Commons)
1st Jul 2004 - 10th Mar 2006

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

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Division Voting information

Richard Younger-Ross has voted in 600 divisions, and 15 times against the majority of their Party.

27 Jan 2010 - Dementia Services - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 3 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 162 Noes - 275
2 Dec 2009 - Equality Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 6 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 38 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 170 Noes - 314
9 Nov 2009 - Coroners and Justice Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 3 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 299 Noes - 145
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 25 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 123 Noes - 224
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 13 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 42 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 190 Noes - 332
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 27 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 28 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 173 Noes - 309
20 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 23 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 32 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 233 Noes - 304
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 15 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 176 Noes - 336
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 26 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 29 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 223 Noes - 286
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 20 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 181 Noes - 314
19 May 2008 - Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 40 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 149 Noes - 318
11 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 44 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 346 Noes - 206
5 Mar 2008 - European Union (Amendment) Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 7 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 46 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 355 Noes - 218
24 Oct 2007 - Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 3 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 287 Noes - 155
1 Nov 2006 - Legislative Process - View Vote Context
Richard Younger-Ross voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 18 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 34 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 290 Noes - 199
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Teignbridge 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 Teignbridge signature proportion
Open
165
of 15,149 signatures (1.09%)
Make it a crime to abandon someone in immediate danger without seeking help
Open
241
of 35,721 signatures (0.68%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Open
1,188
of 237,349 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
375
of 187,322 signatures (0.20%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
108
of 72,169 signatures (0.15%)
Set out a pro-innovation strategy for blockchain and stablecoins
Gov Responded - 29 Sep 2025
Petitions with most Teignbridge signatures
Open
1,188
of 237,349 signatures (0.50%)
Keep 5-Year ILR and Restrict Access to Benefits for New ILR Holders
Gov Responded - 4 Dec 2025
Open
898
of 687,622 signatures (0.13%)
Introduce offshore detention/mass deportation for illegal migrants
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
375
of 187,322 signatures (0.20%)
Dissolve Parliament and call a General Election now!
Gov Responded - 21 Jan 2026
Open
287
of 195,300 signatures (0.15%)
Limit the sale of fireworks to those running local council approved events only
Gov Responded - 18 Nov 2025
Open
241
of 35,721 signatures (0.68%)
Keep the 5-Year ILR route for refugees. Do not extend it to 10 or 20 years
Richard Younger-Ross has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Richard Younger-Ross

Richard Younger-Ross has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Richard Younger-Ross, 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.

Richard Younger-Ross has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Richard Younger-Ross has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Richard Younger-Ross has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Richard Younger-Ross has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting

Richard Younger-Ross has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament