If he will meet Ataxia UK to discuss the potential merits of including omaveloxolone in the pilot scheme.
Awaiting answer.
Liberal Democrats MP for Sutton and Cheam.

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.
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).
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
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.
Source · Hansard
“Jury trials are not the cause of court delays; specialist courts for sexual offences and domestic abuse, not jury restrictions, would accelerate justice.”
“Opposes the regulations as disproportionate and unjustified given no current fuel shortage, risks consumer disruption through last-minute cancellations, and 14-day notice inadequat…”
“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 …”
“Criticised the delay to important legislation, particularly rail services improvements, caused by the time devoted to the Mandelson appointment controversy, and suggested it reflec…”
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.
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.
| Committee | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Taylor sits on one.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Health and Social Care | 81 | 22.8% |
| Home Office | 50 | 14.1% |
| Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | 36 | 10.1% |
| Department for Transport | 30 | 8.5% |
| Department for Education | 26 | 7.3% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 24 | 6.8% |
| Treasury | 24 | 6.8% |
| Department for Work and Pensions | 21 | 5.9% |
If he will meet Ataxia UK to discuss the potential merits of including omaveloxolone in the pilot scheme.
Awaiting answer.
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.
What steps she is taking to help stop organised crime involving vehicle theft.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has considered the potential merits of introducing an interim access pathway in England for omaveloxolone.
Awaiting answer.
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
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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
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 147,582 | 82.0% |
| Office Costs | 32,181 | 17.9% |
| Staff Travel | 124 | 0.1% |
| MP Travel | 31 | 0.0% |
| Total · 119 claims | 179,918 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Taylor on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sutton and Cheam | 17,576 | 36.9% | Won |
| 2019 | Mitcham and Morden | 3,717 | 8.1% | Lost |
| 2015 | Battersea | 2,241 | 4.4% | Lost |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke TaylorWON | LD | 17,576 | 36.9 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Sutton and Cheam →