Labour Party MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth.
Rachel Taylor is the Labour MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.
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.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2024 | Elections (proportional representation): Ten Minute Rule Motion | No | Freevs party |
Source · Hansard
“The EHRC draft guidance risks licensing discrimination against trans people by excluding them from changing facilities based on appearance; the final code must protect them.”
“Conversion practices have devastated LGBT+ people for years; the Government should introduce a Bill early in the next Session to end the wait for a ban.”
“Stresses the particular hardship in rural areas where temporary accommodation is scarce and people are displaced far from support networks; calls for universal commitment from all …”
“Intervened to raise the issue of residents being evicted from supported housing when securing employment, unable to obtain references, creating barriers to housing stability.”
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.
| When | Topic | Tone | Excerpt |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May | Other | measured | “My statement on the new guidance on sex and gender that follows last year's Supreme Court judgement.” |
| 11 May | Local Government | measured | “My statement on the local election results.” |
| 21 Apr | Crime | celebratory | “It was wonderful to host MPs, policing minister @sarahjonesmp.bsky.social, and women's, disability, and LGBT+ organisations last night to celebrate the passing …” |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill | Member | Select |
| Women and Equalities Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Taylor sits on 2.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Transport | 16 | 28.6% |
| Treasury | 6 | 10.7% |
| Home Office | 6 | 10.7% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 6 | 10.7% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 7.1% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 5.4% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 5.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 3 | 5.4% |
What steps she is taking to support the freight sector with increased fuel costs.
The Department for Transport recognises growing concerns around rising fuel and transport costs caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The Department fully recognises the need to maintain the continuity of critical supply chains and is …read full →
Media and Sport, with reference to the announcement of £85m funding for football facilities in 2025/2026, how much funding will the Department for Culture, Media and Sport be allocating to a. Tennis, b. Padel, and c. Other court based sports.
We are working closely with the sport sector stakeholders and local leaders to develop plans for funding for a range of sports across the country based on what each community needs. We will keep stakeholders and the wider sport sector updat…read full →
Media and Sport, with reference to her Department's press release entitled New and upgraded grassroots sport facilities to get the UK active, published on 27 January 2026. how does she plan to allocate the remaining £400 million.
We are working closely with the sport sector stakeholders and local leaders to develop plans for funding for a range of sports across the country based on what each community needs. We will keep stakeholders and the wider sport sector updat…read full →
Media and Sport, how does the her Department intend to ensure that the £400m of funding earmarked for grassroots sports facilities benefits a wide range of sports which appeal to different demographics and communities.
The Government is committed to ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, should have access to and benefit from quality sport and physical activity opportunities. That has to mean delivering a range of facilities across the country …read full →
Payment: £15,624 Dividends declared to cancel Director Loan account in order to Payment: £15,624 Dividends declared to cancel Director Loan account in order to wind up company.
Received on: 31 July 2025. Hours: no hours… |
Role, work or services: Director
Role, work or services: Director
Until: 31 July 2025.
Payer: Rachel Taylor Consultancy Limited (Provision of Legal Services), The Old Coll… |
The Premier League 7 February 2026 |
Coventry City Football Club Limited 11 April 2026 |
Rugby Football Union 15 November 2025 |
Source · Members API · Last amended 14 Apr 2026
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 184,245 | 76.6% |
| Office Costs | 30,306 | 12.6% |
| Accommodation | 15,265 | 6.3% |
| Staff Travel | 5,119 | 2.1% |
| MP Travel | 4,144 | 1.7% |
| Total · 243 claims | 240,622 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Taylor on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | North Warwickshire and Bedworth | 14,727 | 36.0% | Won |
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel TaylorWON | Lab | 14,727 | 36.0 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see North Warwickshire and Bedworth →