Action to Reduce the Spread of COVID-19

Policy description

There have been votes in Parliament on public health measures and social restrictions intended to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

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Analysis for Ian Blackford

Ian Blackford generally voted for (84% aligned) public health measures and social restrictions to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

Comparable Scottish National Party MPs generally voted for (84% aligned).

Scoring Divisions

Scoring divisions are used to calculate the headline alignment between a person and a policy.

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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.

motion date person vote party alignment policy direction policy aligned
Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Extension of Requirement to Wear Face Coverings 2020-09-23 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 3) Regulations 2020 — Opening of Casinos, Skating Rinks, Bowling Alleys and Conferences 2020-09-23 absent na against na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place) (England) (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulations 2020 2020-09-23 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings in a Relevant Place and on Public Transport) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Increased Penalties for Repeated Breaches 2020-09-23 absent na agree na
Health 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 2020-09-23 absent na agree na
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) 2020-09-30 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 2) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 — Rule of Six 2020-10-06 absent na agree na
Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) Regulations 2020 2020-10-21 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) Regulations 2020 (S.I., 2020, No. 1045) 2020-10-21 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) (No. 4) Regulations 2020 — Nationwide Lockdown for 28 Days 2020-11-04 absent na agree na
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers) (England) Regulations 2020 2020-12-01 absent na agree na
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (No. 3) and (All Tiers) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 2021-01-06 absent na agree na
Covid Security at UK Borders 2021-02-01 aye 100% agree aligned
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (All Tiers and Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 2021-02-10 absent na agree na
Coronavirus Act 2020 (Review of Temporary Provisions) (No.2) 2021-03-25 absent na agree na
Coronavirus Restrictions — Extension 2021-06-16 absent na agree na
Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) Regulations 2021 2021-07-13 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) Regulations 2021 2021-11-30 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Self-Isolation) (England) (Amendment) (No. 4) Regulations 2021 — Omicron Variant 2021-11-30 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Wearing of Face Coverings) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 2021-12-14 absent na agree na
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Entry to Venues and Events) (England) Regulations 2021 (SI, 2021, No. 1416) 2021-12-14 absent na agree na
Draft Health and Social Care Act 2008 (Regulated Activities) (Amendment) (Coronavirus) (No. 2) Regulations 2021 2021-12-14 absent na agree na

Informative Divisions

Informative votes are thematically related to a policy, but do not count towards the overall score.

motion date person vote party alignment policy direction policy aligned
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (Blackburn with Darwen and Bradford) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 — Relaxation of Restrictions in Nine Wards in Blackburn with Darwen 2020-09-23 absent na against na
Health 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 2020-09-23 absent na against na
COVID-19 Economic Support Package 2020-10-14 aye 100% agree aligned
Contact Tracing Funding and Powers and Resources for Councils and Public Health Teams 2020-10-14 aye 100% agree aligned
Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (North of England, North East and North West of England and Obligations of Undertakings (England) etc.) (Amendment) Regulations 2020 2020-10-21 absent na agree na
Additional COVID-19 Restrictions: Fair Economic Support 2020-10-21 aye 100% agree aligned
Council Tax: Government’s Proposed Increase — COVID-19 2021-01-25 absent na agree na
COVID-19 Control and Support for the Aviation Sector 2021-06-15 aye 100% agree aligned
House of Commons Proceedings During the Pandemic 2021-06-16 aye 100% agree aligned