Labour Party MP for North Warwickshire and Bedworth.
Rachel Taylor's one rebel vote tells an interesting story: in December 2024 she broke with Labour to oppose a Liberal Democrat bill that would have introduced proportional representation for UK elections — a striking move given that Labour won two-thirds of seats on a third of votes at the election that brought her to Westminster. Otherwise she votes with the government almost without exception, registering 99.8% party alignment across 447 of 554 votes (participation slightly below the Commons average). Her stance profile flags low scores on civil liberties (16%) and parliamentary scrutiny (14%), consistent with backing the government on the National Security (State Threats) Bill earlier this month — she voted against three amendments and a new clause that would have strengthened judicial oversight of the bill's powers.
Beyond the division lobbies, Taylor has been notably active on freight crime, tabling a private member's bill and meeting ministers after highlighting that the problem affects roughly a fifth of her constituency. She has also spoken publicly on pothole funding, calling road conditions in North Warwickshire "an absolute disgrace" in a Commons debate — economy, jobs, social care, health, and local government dominate her 275 contributions across 165 debates. On assisted dying she sits noticeably to the left of her parliamentary group, voting for greater access 89% of the time against a party average of 58%. A 1,300-mile personal aid run to Ukraine in August 2025 drew BBC coverage and points to engagement well beyond the chamber.
Taylor sits on the Women and Equalities Committee and the Armed Forces Bill Committee — the latter relevant given her constituency's proximity to several defence employers. News sentiment over the past 90 days is broadly neutral across 62 articles, with local government and crime generating the most coverage. She is a first-term MP with no ministerial role; her parliamentary record to date is that of a loyal government supporter with a small number of distinctive local priorities.
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
“Warwickshire's Reform-led county council is neglecting road safety and spending less on roads while pursuing culture war distractions; communities deserve investment in infrastruct…”
“Recent progress on small boat arrivals is welcome; further legislative action through immigration and asylum reform will strengthen border control.”
“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.”
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Culture Community | celebratory | “Being LGBT is not something to be "cured". I strongly welcome the proposed ban on conversion practices, which marks a decisive step towards ending one of the mo…” |
| 22 Jun | Mp Performance | measured | “My statement on the Prime Minister's resignation.” |
| 10 Jun | Culture Community | angry | “Reform are determined to stir up bigotry and division in our communities. I will always stand up for everyone in North Warwickshire and Bedworth. Here's my tho…” |
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 | 28.1% |
| Treasury | 6 | 10.5% |
| Home Office | 6 | 10.5% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 6 | 10.5% |
| Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government | 4 | 7.0% |
| Women and Equalities | 3 | 5.3% |
| Department for Education | 3 | 5.3% |
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 3 | 5.3% |
When she plans to publish the draft Conversion Practices Bill.
This Government’s position is that conversion practices are abuse. Such practices have no place in society and must be stopped. Publishing a draft Conversion Practices Bill is a key step, which is why we have committed to doing this in the …read full →
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 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, 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 →
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
| Date | Item | Type | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 14 Jul | Topical slot — question of Taylor’s choice on the day. | Topical | Health and Social Care |
| 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 →