What steps his Department is taking to ensure the renewed Women’s Health Strategy is supported by clear implementation plans, timelines and measurable outcomes.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Labour Party · Sitting since 4 Jul 2024
Jessica Toale.
Labour Party MP for Bournemouth West.
Commons votes
418/521
80% attendance · top 30% of MPs
Party alignment
46%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
127
across 94 debates · 20,180 words
Written Qs
126
120 answered · 6 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Labour Party MP in Liberal Democrats-controlled territory.
Jessica Toale is the Labour MP for Bournemouth West, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
By issue — what do they vote on most?
Top eight by total divisions voted, this parliament. Volume measures engagement, not direction — see Notable Votes for free-vote moments and rebellions.
Source · The Public Whip · Hansard
Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.
Moments where the whip was free, or where Toale broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 2 | Yes | Freevs party |
| 16 May 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill Report Stage: Amendment (a) to New Clause 10 | Yes | Freevs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
Lab avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
16 Apr
Visual Effects Companies
“Advocates for increased support to UK VFX companies by raising incentive rates and relaxing spending caps to prevent work flowing overseas and protect jobs.”
25 Mar
Good Friday Agreement
“Celebrates the Good Friday Agreement as a Labour achievement and advocates for sharing UK expertise on conflict resolution with other conflict-affected states globally.”
26 Feb
Deprived Communities
“Highlighted local church efforts in food banks and community support, and questioned what more churches can do on cost of living and isolation issues.”
29 Jan
Economic Growth: Coastal Communities
“Coastal towns like Bournemouth have untapped potential in digital and creative industries beyond tourism, and need targeted support to nurture fast-growing tech businesses.”
Bluesky is the only social platform we ingest at the row level. The strip below is computed by classifying each post for substance (vs reposts, social mentions, scheduling) and then by tone (critical / measured / supportive) per target.
@jessicatoale.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 18 posts
Celebratory → warm, supportive
Labour Party18
Posts
15
Substantive
2
Crime
Most supports
Government 3
Labour government 2
Employment Rights Act 1
Recent substantive posts.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May | Economy & Jobs | celebratory | “I'm delighted that Dorset Innovation Park will receive a share of £20m in new government funding for drone development. This will help to secure more skilled, w…” |
| 25 Apr | Culture Community | celebratory | “🌟It was lovely to speak with Poonam from the Community Action Network (CAN) this week! CAN connects individuals, families, community groups and charities acr…” |
| 21 Apr | Health | measured | “In Parliament last week, I spoke about women prescribed DES (diethylstilbestrol). I've called on the Minister to meet with DES campaigners and ensure their vo…” |
None recorded
Toale holds no select-committee seat this session. New 2024-intake MPs typically wait one term before being appointed.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 65 | 51.6% |
| Home Office | 24 | 19.0% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 11 | 8.7% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 8 | 6.3% |
| Department for Education | 4 | 3.2% |
| Treasury | 3 | 2.4% |
| Department for Transport | 3 | 2.4% |
| Ministry of Justice | 3 | 2.4% |
Most recent.
Which Minister or senior official holds named personal accountability for delivery of each of the four core commitments in the renewed Women's Health Strategy; and whether those accountability arrangements will be published.
Awaiting answer.
What the (a) start and (b) target completion date are for the redesign of clinical pathways for heavy menstrual bleeding, urogynaecology and menopause; and which body will be responsible for reporting progress.
Awaiting answer.
What criteria will govern allocation of the FemTech Challenge Fund; whether successful innovations will be required to demonstrate a clear adoption pathway into NHS services beyond pilot sites before receiving funding; and which organisation will administer the fund and be responsible for evaluating outcomes.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Julia Davies 9 August 2025 |
The HALO Trust and Eleanor Crook Foundation Name of donor: The HALO Trust and Eleanor Crook Foundation
Address of donor: Carronfoot, Thornhill, Dumfries DG3 5BF, UK
Estimate of the p… |
UK Friends of Ukraine Name of donor: UK Friends of Ukraine
Address of donor: 81 High Street, Cosham, Portsmouth PO6 3BL
Estimate of the probable value (or amoun… |
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Interest held: from 28 March 202… |
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Type of land/property: Residential property (Flat)
Number of properties: 1
Location: London
Ownership details: Co-owned with two family m… |
Source · Members API · Last amended 29 Apr 2026
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 161,255 | 76.4% |
| Office Costs | 28,645 | 13.6% |
| Accommodation | 14,701 | 7.0% |
| MP Travel | 3,260 | 1.5% |
| Staff Travel | 2,059 | 1.0% |
| Total · 124 claims | 210,982 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Toale on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Bournemouth West | 14,365 | 36.4% | Won |
2024 — full result, Bournemouth West.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessica ToaleWON | Lab | 14,365 | 36.4 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Bournemouth West →
Sources, methods & last update
Method The dispatch paragraphs are AI-generated from the public sources listed below. Every figure links to its source. If we’re wrong, please tell us — corrections within 48 hours.
DivisionsHansard
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
The Public Whip
Updated 31 May 2026
SpeechesHansard · 20,180 words
25 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
25 Jul 2024 → 21 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
126 tabled · 120 answered
126 tabled · 120 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
None recorded
None recorded
RegisterMembers API
6 entries
6 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£210,982 · FY 24_25
£210,982 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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