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Sutton & Cheam

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Apr 2026

Represented by LD since 2024. Centred on Sutton (Sutton). Population 97,368.

A vocal opponent of the government's approach to pension reform and children's legislation, Luke Taylor voted alongside his Liberal Democrat colleagues in April 2026 to retain a series of Lords amendments against Labour's wishes -- backing the upper chamber's curbs on pension fund "mandation powers," protections for smaller pension schemes, and changes to the Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Beyond the division lobbies, he has been publicly active on NHS issues, leading parliamentary opposition to the Palantir data contract -- describing it as "shameful" -- and pressing the government over funding for St Helier Hospital's A&E. He has also engaged locally on a long-running redevelopment eyesore site, meeting developers and publicly backing revised plans. His membership of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee fits a consistent pattern of prioritising institutional accountability.

Taylor votes with his party 100% of the time on recorded divisions, though his participation rate of 67% (326 of 488 votes) sits below the Commons average. His stance profile shows strong alignment with parliamentary scrutiny (95%) and Lords oversight (95%), alongside pro-climate and pro-business positions. He diverges notably from even his own party on progressive taxation (0% vs the Lib Dem average of 20%) and housing development (8% aligned), suggesting a more fiscally cautious, development-sceptical outlook than typical Lib Dem colleagues. His 313 contributions across 156 debates span crime, the economy, defence, and local government.

326
Commons votes
This parliament
£36k
Median income
HMRC · 2024
72.3k
Electorate
2024 GE

LD regained this seat from Con — last held it in 2010.

Current Member of Parliament

Luke Taylor

Luke Taylor

Liberal Democrats

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).

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Voting at a Glance

Represented by LD since 2024. Centred on Sutton (Sutton). Population 97,368.

2024 General Election

§ 06This week in Westminster.Live · today’s sittingOrder Paper · refreshed daily

Taylor’s scheduled Commons activity this week — whipped divisions, oral questions, debates — drawn from the House of Commons Order Paper.

§ 07The record, at a glance.342 divisions voted

Two readings of the same data. Issue volume shows where Taylor has cast the most ballots — a proxy for engagement, not direction. Notable votes are the moments where the whip was free or where they broke ranks.

Issue volume
Top issues by total divisions voted · cumulative this Parliament
Taxation
58
Economy
57
Employment
35
Education
33
Crime & Policing
29
Welfare and Benefits
26
Notable votes
Free votes and rebellions — moments the MP’s own judgment matters more than the whip

No rebellions or free votes recorded yet.

§ 08The local picture.10 wards

Constituencies are not uniform. Below — the local council make-up, key facts worth knowing, and the neighbouring seats on either side.

WardCouncillorVotesParty
BelmontDavid Hicks1,537Conserva
BelmontJane Pascoe1,414Conserva
BelmontNeil Robert Garratt1,531Conserva
CheamEric Allen1,747Conserva
CheamTony Shields1,680Conserva
CheamVanessa Marguerite Udall1,635Conserva
North CheamJames McDermott-Hill1,628Conserva
North CheamMichael John Dwyer1,640Conserva
North CheamParam Nandha1,600Conserva
StonecotMuttucumaru Sahathevan936Liberal
StonecotRobert Beck996Liberal
Sutton CentralCryss Jean Mennaceur1,038Liberal
Population (2021 Census)
97,368
Electorate 72,303 · 2024 register
Median income
£35,700
HMRC SPI 2024
Households renting privately
24.9%
England average 20.0%
Schools
32
16 primary · 6 secondary
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