Charles Walker MP, Broxbourne

voted strongly against the policy

Action to Reduce Spread of COVID-19

by scoring 17.7% compared to the votes below

Why Majority/minority instead of Aye/No?
HouseDateSubjectCharles WalkerPolicy vote
Commons23 Sep 2020Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Extension of Requirement to Wear Face Coverings absentMajority (strong)
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 — Opening of Casinos, Skating Rinks, Bowling Alleys and Conferences absentminority (strong)
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 absentMajority (strong)
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Relaxation of Restrictions in Nine Wards in Blackburn with Darwen absentminority
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Increased Penalties for Repeated Breaches absentMajority (strong)
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus) (Restrictions on Holding of Gatherings and Amendment) (England) Regulations 2020 — Ban on Gatherings of More than 30 People at Private Homes in England absentMajority (strong)
Commons23 Sep 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 — Relxation of Restrictions in Eight City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council Wards absentminority
Commons30 Sep 2020Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) minorityMajority (strong)
Commons6 Oct 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 — Rule of Six minorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Oct 2020COVID-19 Economic Support Package Majorityminority
Commons14 Oct 2020Contact Tracing Funding and Powers and Resources for Councils and Public Health Teams Majorityminority (strong)
Commons21 Oct 2020Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 MajorityMajority (strong)
Commons21 Oct 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1045) minorityMajority (strong)
Commons21 Oct 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England, North East and North West of England and Obligations of Undertakings (England) etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 minorityMajority
Commons21 Oct 2020Additional COVID-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic Support Majorityminority
Commons4 Nov 2020Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 — Nationwide Lockdown for 28 Days minorityMajority (strong)
Commons1 Dec 2020The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 minorityMajority (strong)
Commons6 Jan 2021The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 minorityMajority (strong)
Commons25 Jan 2021Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase — COVID-19 absentMajority (strong)
Commons1 Feb 2021Covid Security at UK Borders absentMajority (strong)
Commons10 Feb 2021Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 minorityMajority (strong)
Commons25 Mar 2021Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No.2) minorityMajority (strong)
Commons15 Jun 2021COVID-19 Control and Support for the Aviation Sector Majorityminority (strong)
Commons16 Jun 2021Coronavirus Restrictions — Extension minorityMajority (strong)
Commons16 Jun 2021House of Commons Proceedings During the Pandemic absentMajority
Commons13 Jul 2021Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 tellnoMajority (strong)
Commons30 Nov 2021Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021 minorityMajority (strong)
Commons30 Nov 2021Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021 — Omicron Variant minorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Dec 2021Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 minorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Dec 2021Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1416) minorityMajority (strong)
Commons14 Dec 2021Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 minorityMajority (strong)

How the number is calculated

The MP's votes count towards a weighted average where the most important votes get 50 points, less important votes get 10 points, and less important votes for which the MP was absent get 2 points. In important votes the MP gets awarded the full 50 points for voting the same as the policy, no points for voting against the policy, and 25 points for not voting. In less important votes, the MP gets 10 points for voting with the policy, no points for voting against, and 1 (out of 2) if absent.

Questions about this formula can be discussed on the forum.

No of votesPointsOut of
Most important votes (50 points)   
MP voted with policy15050
MP voted against policy170850
MP absent7175350
Less important votes (10 points)   
MP voted with policy000
MP voted against policy3030
Less important absentees (2 points)   
MP absent*336
Total:2281286

*Pressure of other work means MPs or Lords are not always available to vote – it does not always indicate they have abstained. Therefore, being absent on a less important vote makes a disproportionatly small difference.

agreement score
MP's points
total points
 = 
228
1286
 = 17.7 %.


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