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Luke Taylor.

Liberal Democrats MP for Sutton and Cheam.

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Luke Taylor
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Commons votes
381/575
66% attendance · top 66% of MPs
Party alignment
100%
votes with party majority
Speeches
558
across 204 debates · 87,788 words
Written Qs
355
337 answered · 18 pending
Dispatch
14 Jul 2026

Aligned with their council.

Taylor has built a visible profile on NHS funding and accountability since entering parliament. He led parliamentary opposition to the Palantir NHS data contract, calling the deal "shameful" in a notable speech, and has pushed the government repeatedly on St Helier Hospital's A&E funding and repair. On planning, he voted against Labour's new national delegation scheme — which removes elected councillors from smaller planning decisions — signalling a consistent concern for local democratic control, even as he backed the carbon budget package and regulations extending climate targets to aviation and shipping.

At 66% voting participation, he falls below the Commons average. His stance profile marks him as strongly pro-parliamentary scrutiny (93%) and pro-Lords scrutiny (95%), reflecting his seat on the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee. He has voted against fiscal tightening and progressive taxation measures at rates well above his party's norm — 0% alignment on both — and diverges from Liberal Democrat peers by being notably more supportive of financial regulation (+28 percentage points above party average) and NHS funding (+25pp). He has no rebel votes and aligns 100% with his party on votes where the Lib Dems take a unified position. His 329 contributions span crime, the economy, defence, and local government.

One significant caveat: the highest-impact news item in the dataset is a pre-election piece from July 2024 which sharply criticised his conduct toward constituents and a rival candidate. Recent coverage — covering the Palantir contract, local housing redevelopment, and Prince Andrew's public role — runs strongly positive. Whether the earlier concerns about his conduct have been addressed is a matter constituents may wish to judge for themselves.

Background

Luke Taylor is the Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024. He currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (London).

§ 01Voting record.381 divisions · most recent 1 Jul 2026

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.

Taxation61
Economy57
Employment35
Education34
Crime & Policing29
Welfare and Benefits26
Constitution and Democracy23
Pensions20

Source · The Public Whip · Hansard

Notable votes — free votes & rebellions.

Moments where the whip was free, or where Taylor broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 02Speeches.558 contributions · 204 debates · 87,788 words

Words spoken, by topic.

Crime31,790
Economy & Jobs29,978
Local Government21,798
Environment20,186
Social Care16,188
Energy14,960
Culture Community10,999
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP

Source · Hansard

Recent contributions.

9 Jul 2026

Jury Trials

Jury trials are not the cause of court delays; specialist courts for sexual offences and domestic abuse, not jury restrictions, would accelerate justice.

153 words·Read
9 Jun 2026

Draft Airports Slot Allocation (Alleviation of Usage Requirements) Regulations 2026

Opposes the regulations as disproportionate and unjustified given no current fuel shortage, risks consumer disruption through last-minute cancellations, and 14-day notice inadequat

678 words·Read
3 Jun 2026

Draft Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 (Amendment) Regulations 2026

Support the regulations but argue the government must go further: end animal testing in cosmetics, properly fund alternatives development, and bring forward a comprehensive animal

101 words·Read
1 Jun 2026

Business of the House

Criticised the delay to important legislation, particularly rail services improvements, caused by the time devoted to the Mandelson appointment controversy, and suggested it reflec

143 words·Read
Showing 4 of 558·All 558 speeches
§ 03Public voice — Bluesky.last 60 days · @luketaylorld.bsky.social

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.

@luketaylorld.bsky.socialLast 60 days · 99 posts
Measured mixed
Liberal Democrats
99
Posts
76
Substantive
11
Health
Most criticises
Government 6
Donald Trump 4
Gianni Infantino 3
Most supports
Liberal Democrats 8

Recent substantive posts.

WhenTopicToneExcerpt
15 JulCost of LivingmeasuredMoney Wellness say getting declined for buy now, pay later (BNPL) may be a sign your finances are becoming stretched. Talking to someone about this sooner rath…
14 JulMp PerformancemeasuredYou can't solve 21st century problems with 20th century party politics... and definitely not with a 19th century voting system. It's time to move on from First…
14 JulHealthcelebratoryA huge thank you to The Urology Foundation for supporting the APPG and helping to make yesterday’s meeting possible!
Showing 3 of 76·All 76 substantive posts
§ 04Committees & roles.1 current appointment

Current memberships.

Select, joint and other committees Taylor currently sits on. Committee work is where much of the line-by-line scrutiny of bills and departments happens, away from the chamber.

CommitteeRoleType
Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs CommitteeMemberSelect

Source · UK Parliament Committees API

What this means.

Committee member

Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Taylor sits on one.

§ 05Written questions.355 tabled · 337 answered · 9 Sept 2024 → 15 Jul 2026

Top departments asked.

DepartmentQsShare
Department of Health and Social Care8122.8%
Home Office5014.1%
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office3610.1%
Department for Transport308.5%
Department for Education267.3%
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government246.8%
Treasury246.8%
Department for Work and Pensions215.9%

Most recent.

15 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

If he will meet Ataxia UK to discuss the potential merits of including omaveloxolone in the pilot scheme.

Awaiting answer.

15 Jul 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Pending

Communities and Local Government, what steps he plans to take to introduce reforms requiring greater transparency and accountability from letting agents regarding the operational condition of essential residential facilities before occupation.

Awaiting answer.

15 Jul 2026·Home Office·Pending

What steps she is taking to help stop organised crime involving vehicle theft.

Awaiting answer.

15 Jul 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending

Whether he has considered the potential merits of introducing an interim access pathway in England for omaveloxolone.

Awaiting answer.

Showing 4 of 355·All 355 written questions
§ 06Register & expenses.4 declared interests · £180k claimed FY 24_25

Register of interests.

Remuneration: £1,012 a month as a Councillor allowance
Remuneration: £1,012 a month as a Councillor allowance Until: 10 May 2026. Hours: 15 hrs a week estimated (Registered 22 July 2024; updat…
Role, work or services: Councillor
Role, work or services: Councillor Until: 10 May 2026. Payer: London Borough of Sutton (Local Authority), St Nicholas Way, Sutton SM1 1EA …
National Liberal Club
15 August 2024 to 31 December 2025
National Liberal Club
1 January 2026 to 31 December 2026

Source · Members API · Last amended 16 Apr 2026

IPSA expenses.

Category£Share
Staffing147,58282.0%
Office Costs32,18117.9%
Staff Travel1240.1%
MP Travel310.0%
Total · 119 claims179,918100%
Showing 4 of 119·All 119 IPSA claims

Source · IPSA · FY 24_25

§ 07This week in Westminster.Order paper · refreshed daily

Nothing tabled for Taylor on the published Order Paper this week.

§ 08Electoral history.3 contests · 2015, 2024
YearConstituencyVotesShareResult
2024Sutton and Cheam17,57636.9%Won
2019Mitcham and Morden3,7178.1%Lost
2015Battersea2,2414.4%Lost

2024 — full result, Sutton and Cheam.

CandidateVotes%
Luke TaylorWONLD17,57636.9

Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Sutton and Cheam

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 17 Jul 2026
SpeechesHansard · 87,788 words
4 Sept 2024 → 9 Jul 2026
Written QsMembers API
355 tabled · 337 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
RegisterMembers API
4 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£179,918 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
DCLEAPIL