the privatisation of Royal Mail
Policy description
there have been votes in Parliament on the privatisation of Royal Mail. Royal Mail was privatised in October 2013.
View policy details.Analysis for Stephen Dorrell
Stephen Dorrell consistently voted for (100% aligned) the privatisation of Royal Mail.
Comparable Conservative MPs consistently voted for (100% aligned).
Scoring Divisions
Scoring divisions are used to calculate the headline alignment between a person and a policy.
To suggest amendments or new votes for inclusion, please use this feedback form.
Guide to columns
-
person vote: the vote cast by the person
-
party alignment: how aligned this vote was with other members of the person’s party. Higher numbers indicate less difference from the average vote of the party.
-
policy direction: if an aye vote is aligned or against the overall policy.
-
policy alignment: if this MP's vote was aligned with the policy.
-
annotation: links to public statements or explanations for the vote, if available.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Postal Services Bill — Second Reading | 2010-10-27 | aye | 100% | agree | aligned |
| Postal Services Bill — Third Reading — Privatisation of Royal Mail | 2011-01-12 | aye | 100% | agree | aligned |
Informative Divisions
Informative votes are thematically related to a policy, but do not count towards the overall score.
Guide to columns
- annotation: links to public statements or explanations for the vote, if available.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Mail — Rapid partial privatization — rejected | 2009-02-11 | aye | 99% | agree | aligned |
| Royal Mail — Notes Conservatives' failure to invest | 2009-02-11 | no | 100% | against | aligned |
| Postal Services Bill — New Clause 2 — Minimum 10 Year Agreement With Post Office Limited Required before Royal Mail Sale | 2011-01-12 | no | 99% | against | aligned |