Innovation and Technology, what discussions her Department has had with major online marketplace operators regarding their responsibilities in preventing the sale of copied or infringing products to UK consumers.
Awaiting answer.
The Westminster lensMP · Liberal Democrats · Sitting since 20 Jul 2023
Sarah Dyke.
Liberal Democrats MP for Glastonbury and Somerton.
Commons votes
332/521
64% attendance · top 71% of MPs
Party alignment
50%
on whipped divisions
Speeches
818
across 330 debates · 82,825 words
Written Qs
160
152 answered · 8 pending
Dispatch
31 May 2026
31 May 2026
Aligned with their council.
Sarah Dyke is the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, and has been an MP continually since 20 July 2023. She currently undertakes the role of Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Rural Affairs).
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 Dyke broke ranks. Free votes are the truer signal of personal stance.
| Date | Bill / motion | Vote | Whip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May 2025 | Border Security, Asylum and Immigration Bill Report Stage: New Clause 14 | Yes | vs party |
Words spoken, by topic.
LD avg / MP All-MP avgper topic, words per MP
Source · Hansard
Recent contributions.
27 Apr
Draft Conservation of Habitats and Species (Offshore Wind) (Amendment etc.) Regulations 2026
“Supports offshore wind expansion but fears these changes weaken specific site protections in favour of flexible frameworks that may fail to restore affected habitats; unpublished g…”
22 Apr
River Brue and water regulation
“Presented petition demanding action on River Brue pollution through replacing Ofwat, enforcing sewage discharge transparency, and reforming water company ownership to public benefi…”
21 Apr
Wind Farms: Protected Peatland
“Supports renewables but opposes development on peatland; advocates joined-up policy protecting peatlands while pursuing clean energy through less damaging sites.”
21 Apr
Access to household waste recycling facilities in Sherborne
“Advocates for Somerset residents' right to use their closest household waste recycling centre without charge, citing financial burden, environmental impact, and links to increased …”
Current memberships.
Select, joint and other committees Dyke 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee | Member | Select |
Source · UK Parliament Committees API
What this means.
Committee member
Committee seats are where backbenchers shape legislation and hold departments to account. Dyke sits on one.
Top departments asked.
| Department | Qs | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | 79 | 49.4% |
| Department of Health and Social Care | 10 | 6.3% |
| Department for Transport | 9 | 5.6% |
| Department for Culture, Media and Sport | 7 | 4.4% |
| Ministry of Justice | 6 | 3.8% |
| Department for Education | 6 | 3.8% |
| Department for Energy Security and Net Zero | 6 | 3.8% |
| Department for Business and Trade | 6 | 3.8% |
Most recent.
If he will undertake a review of the Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellations and Additional Charges) Regulations 2013 in relation to the requirement for retailers to refund delivery charges for goods returned within the 14-day cancellation period.
Awaiting answer.
What discussions he has had with local police forces on ensuring that goods sold by pedlars comply with safety standards, including requirements for CE and UKCA marking.
Awaiting answer.
Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that online marketplaces selling into the UK are held accountable for listings that may infringe upon intellectual property rights of UK based manufacturing businesses.
Awaiting answer.
Register of interests.
Name of company or organisation: Vintage Ghetto
Name of company or organisation: Vintage Ghetto
Nature of business: A retail company
(Registered 10 August 2023) |
Trustee of Wincanton Recreational Trust. This is an unpaid role.
Trustee of Wincanton Recreational Trust. This is an unpaid role.
(Registered 10 August 2023) |
Director of Vintage Ghetto (unpaid).
Director of Vintage Ghetto (unpaid).
(Registered 10 August 2023) |
Source · Members API · Last amended 18 Apr 2024
IPSA expenses.
| Category | £ | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | 236,478 | 79.4% |
| Office Costs | 33,121 | 11.1% |
| Accommodation | 22,017 | 7.4% |
| MP Travel | 4,098 | 1.4% |
| Staff Travel | 1,985 | 0.7% |
| Total · 251 claims | 297,700 | 100% |
Source · IPSA · FY 24_25
Nothing tabled for Dyke on the published Order Paper this week.
| Year | Constituency | Votes | Share | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Glastonbury and Somerton | 20,364 | 42.7% | Won |
| 2023 | Somerton and Frome | 21,187 | 54.6% | Won |
2024 — full result, Glastonbury and Somerton.
| Candidate | Votes | % | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah DykeWON | LD | 20,364 | 42.7 |
Showing the MP’s own row only. Full result table: see Glastonbury and Somerton →
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 · 82,825 words
16 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
16 Jul 2024 → 19 May 2026
Written QsMembers API
160 tabled · 152 answered
160 tabled · 152 answered
CommitteesCommittees API
1 current
1 current
RegisterMembers API
3 entries
3 entries
ExpensesIPSA
£297,700 · FY 24_25
£297,700 · FY 24_25
Order paperUK Parliament
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Refreshed daily
ElectionsElectoral Commission
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