Local council power over bus services
Policy description
Votes on giving new powerse to local councils to manage (directly or indirectly) local bus services
View policy details.Analysis for Jim McMahon
Jim McMahon generally voted for (84% aligned) increasing local council power over bus services.
Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for (100% 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
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person vote: the vote cast by the person
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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.
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policy direction: if an aye vote is aligned or against the overall policy.
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policy alignment: if this MP's vote was aligned with the policy.
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annotation: links to public statements or explanations for the vote, if available.
| motion | date | person vote | party alignment | policy direction | policy aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bus Services (No.2) Bill: Third Reading | 2025-09-10 | absent | na | agree | na |
Scoring Agreements
Scoring agreements contribute to the headline alignment between a person and a policy.
Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
| motion | date | collective status | policy direction | policy aligned |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUS SERVICES BILL [LORDS]: | 2017-03-27 | aye | agree | aligned |
Informative Agreements
Scoring agreements are thematically related to a policy, but do not count towards the overall score.
Agreements are when Parliament takes a decision without holding a vote.
This does not necessarily mean universal approval, but does mean there were no (or few) objections made to the decision being made.
| motion | date | collective status | policy direction | policy aligned |
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| Second Reading: Bus Services (No. 2) Bill [Lords] | 2025-06-02 | aye | agree | aligned |