Coventry North West / data
Taiwo Owatemi · Labour Party · sitting since 12 Dec 2019 · every division, speech and committee appearance.
Since election
2326days
from 12 Dec 2019
Divisions
412
of 504 possible
Attendance
82%
92 absent / paired
Whip alignment
97%
vs party majority
Speeches
13
4 debates
Written Qs
0
tabled
Committees
0
memberships
Expenses
£286k paid
FY 2024–2025 · 103 claims
Interests
2
2 categories
A · Overview
Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted — engagement only, not direction.
| Issue | Volume | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Taxation | 79 | |
| Economy | 76 | |
| Crime & Policing | 47 | |
| Employment | 44 | |
| Education | 36 | |
| Welfare and Benefits | 28 | |
| Housing | 23 | |
| Energy | 20 |
Speech topics
Words spoken, by topic. Source: Hansard.
| Topic | Debates | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Defence | 1 | — |
| Technology | 1 | — |
| Economy Jobs | 1 | — |
| Culture Community | 1 | 1,586 |
| Education | 1 | 1,586 |
| Immigration | 1 | 1,586 |
| Health | 2 | 120 |
| Social Care | 2 | 120 |
B · Notable divisions
Free votes, rebellions and high-salience whipped votes — the moments that distinguish this MP from the party machine. The full division-by-division record will follow once the per-MP archive is wired.
| Date | Division | Whip | MP voted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 24Vote on whether to prevent someone from qualifying as 'terminally ill' under the assisted dying bill solely because they have chosen to stop… | Free vote | Aye |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: New Clause 16A procedural vote on whether to allow New Clause 16 to be formally considered as part of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill at Rep… | Free vote | Aye |
| 20 Jun 2025 | Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Amendment 12Vote on whether to add a provision to the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill ensuring that if an independent doctor dies or becomes to… | Free vote | Aye |
C · Speeches
| Date | Contribution | Words |
|---|---|---|
| 05 Feb 2026 | Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill (Fourth sitting)I am sorry, but this is not in scope. TechnologyEconomy JobsDefence | 9 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthI will take the compliment—I thank the shadow Minister very much. As this debate has made clear, this nation has a rich and proud history of breaking down barriers and opening door… Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 434 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthI am happy to. Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 4 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthAbsolutely. We have to be proactive in speaking out against racism in any area or situation in society in which we see it. It was disappointing and concerning to hear about of the … Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 383 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthI thank my hon. Friend for the point she rightly makes. It is essential that we look at the impact of AI when addressing health inequalities. Tackling persistent health inequality … Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 218 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthI thank the right hon. Member for raising that point. The Government are looking at how to address educational outcomes for all groups. It was heartbreaking to hear from my hon. Fr… Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 113 |
| 22 Oct 2025 | Black History MonthIt is an honour to speak in today’s debate. We have celebrated 60 years of change, and we have spoken honestly about the range of challenges faced and to be overcome as we go forwa… Culture CommunityImmigrationEducation | 434 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)On a point of order, Mr Vickers. We did not actually cover clause 11. [Interruption.] Did we vote on clause 11? HealthSocial Care | 21 |
| 11 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I beg to move, That the debate be now adjourned. HealthSocial Care | 10 |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)When the previous vote was called, I made it very clear to the Committee that we had three votes plus a vote on Third Reading. HealthSocial CareHousing | 25 |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Members have 15 minutes to get back when a Division is called in the House. The 15 minutes had not elapsed when the Adjournment was moved. How can the vote be allowed to stand when… HealthSocial CareHousing | 49 |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)We can vote on it. HealthSocial CareHousing | 5 |
| 09 Jun 2025 | Mental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)I am the only one who can move the Adjournment. HealthSocial CareHousing | 10 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Given the fact that we spent hours debating just one clause, the Government cannot be certain that we will finish on time, because of the pace at which Opposition are going. To ens… HealthEconomy Jobs | 70 |
| 21 Jan 2025 | Tobacco and Vapes Bill (Tenth sitting)Further to that point of order, Mr Dowd. To let the Committee know, last week I gave the Opposition a week’s notice, and I shared it again this morning. It should have been shared. HealthEconomy Jobs | 34 |
D · Written questions
No written questions tabled by this MP in our records.
E · Committees
No committee memberships recorded for this MP.
F · Expenses
Every business-cost claim reimbursed by IPSA in the current financial year, grouped by category. “Aggregated” rows are IPSA’s own year-end totals for cost types like payroll and rent that aren’t itemised claim-by-claim.
Category breakdown
| Category | Claims | Paid (£) | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | 15 | 23,364 | 8.2% |
| Office Costs | 73 | 30,770 | 10.8% |
| Staffing | 6 | 212,520 | 74.3% |
| MP Travel | 0 | 4,163 | 1.5% |
| Staff Travel | 0 | 14,932 | 5.2% |
| Dependant Travel | 0 | 93 | 0.0% |
Top itemised cost types
| Cost type | Category | Claims | Paid (£) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | Accommodation | 12 | 20,530 |
| Stationery & printing | Office Costs | 35 | 6,838 |
| Bought-in services | Staffing | 6 | 5,698 |
| Pooled staffing services | Office Costs | 1 | 4,600 |
| Training - MP | Office Costs | 5 | 3,888 |
| Parking | Accommodation | 1 | 2,100 |
| Equipment - purchase | Office Costs | 2 | 867 |
| Software & applications | Office Costs | 2 | 806 |
| Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Office Costs | 11 | 675 |
| Training - staff | Office Costs | 1 | 540 |
| Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Office Costs | 10 | 459 |
| Cleaning services | Accommodation | 1 | 384 |
Most recent
| Date | Category | Description | Paid (£) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Apr 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,930 | Paid |
| 31 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | 2024-25 [***] rent pro-rata | -2,930 | Paid |
| 20 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner March 2025 | 150 | Paid |
| 15 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Bought-in services | Administrative services | 86 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,930 | Paid |
| 04 Mar 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline & internet package | 67 | Paid |
| 18 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Maintenance, Redecorations & Repairs | End of lease painting and cleaning of constituency office | 325 | Paid |
| 17 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | Postage paid for letter to UK embassy in Latvia | 10 | Paid |
| 04 Feb 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,930 | Paid |
| 01 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline & internet package | 67 | Paid |
| 01 Feb 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 50 | Paid |
| 23 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 60 | Paid |
| 17 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 44 | Paid |
| 06 Jan 2025 | Accommodation Rent | Rent | 2,930 | Paid |
| 06 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Software & applications | ELECTED TECHNOLOGIES | 720 | Paid |
| 01 Jan 2025 | Office Costs Landline phone & internet - rental & usage | Landline & internet package | 67 | Paid |
| 20 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | Venue hire, meetings & surgeries | 30 | Paid |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Postage & couriers | Stamps for sending cards to constituent organisations | 214 | Paid |
| 10 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Waste disposal, confidential waste & rubbish collection | Crow Recycling confidential waste disposal | 64 | Paid |
| 09 Dec 2024 | Office Costs Stationery & printing | Banner January 2025 | 443 | Paid |
G · Register of interests
Every financial interest declared by the MP, grouped under the Register’s official categories. Retracted entries are hidden but counted above.
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital1 entry
18 Apr 2024
Name of company or organisation: Afrika Connekt Ltd
Nature of business: A clothing company
(Registered 7 January 2020)
8. Miscellaneous1 entry
18 Apr 2024
Pharmacist registered with the General Pharmaceutical Council.
Date interest arose: 24 April 2021
(Registered 21 May 2021)
H · Ward results
Most recent winning councillor in each ward — 6 wards, 6 councillor seats.
| Ward | Councillor | Party | Votes | Election |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bablake | Bea Christopher | Labour Party | 1,612 | 02 May 2024 |
| Holbrook | Rachel Lancaster | Labour Party | 2,180 | 02 May 2024 |
| Radford | Mal Mutton | Labour Party | 1,082 | 20 Jun 2024 |
| Sherbourne | Dave Toulson | Labour Party | 1,636 | 02 May 2024 |
| Whoberley | Jayne Innes | Labour Party | 2,070 | 02 May 2024 |
| Woodlands | Gary Christopher Ridley | Conservative and Unionist Party | 1,994 | 02 May 2024 |
I · Demographics
| Indicator | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021 Census) | 110,922 | Electorate 75,036 (2024) |
| Median age | 38 | years |
| Degree-educated | 29.9% | level 4 or above |
| Ethnicity (White) | 75.7% | 2021 Census ethnic group |
| Owner-occupied | 64.5% | households |
| Private-rented | 23.3% | households |
| Social-rented | 12.1% | households |
| Employment rate | 57.6% | 16-64 in work |
J · Public spending
HMT publishes headline spending identifiable by region in PESA. Constituency-level capital allocations (Levelling-Up Fund, Towns Fund, UKSPF, transport capital, BEIS R&D) are published as separate departmental datasets. We are evaluating the cleanest reconciliation for a per-constituency view.