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MPs have many roles, but one of the most important is that they make decisions. These decisions shape the laws that govern us, and can affect every aspect of how we live our lives. One of the ways MPs make decisions is by voting.

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Dari Taylor’s voting in Parliament

Dari Taylor was previously a Labour MP, and on the vast majority of issues would have followed instructions from their party and voted the same way as Labour MPs.

How Dari Taylor voted on Health #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for introducing foundation hospitals Show votes 5 votes for, in 2003. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, between 1999 and 2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 1 vote against, in 1997. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for fewer obstacles for access to abortion Show votes 5 votes for, 1 absence, between 2007 and 2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Foreign Policy and Defence #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted against investigations into the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes against, between 2003 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for replacing Trident with a new nuclear weapons system Show votes 2 votes for, in 2007. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for the Iraq war Show votes 2 votes for, between 2002 and 2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for more EU integration Show votes 9 votes for, between 2006 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for use of UK military forces in combat operations overseas Show votes 2 votes for, between 2002 and 2003. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.

Last updated: 18 May 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Social Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted for smoking bans Show votes 1 vote for, 1 absence, between 1999 and 2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Generally voted for equal gay rights Show votes 4 votes for, 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 1998 and 2008. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted for the hunting ban Show votes 3 votes for, between 2002 and 2004. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted for laws to promote equality and human rights Show votes 2 votes for, 1 vote against, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted for.
• Consistently voted against allowing terminally ill people to be given assistance to end their life Show votes 1 vote against, in 1997. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 29 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Education #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for university tuition fees Show votes 2 votes for, between 1997 and 2004. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Voted a mixture of for and against greater autonomy for schools Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, 3 absences, between 1998 and 2006. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.

Last updated: 21 February 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Taxation and Employment #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for encouraging occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, between 2004 and 2010. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted against increasing the rate of VAT Show votes 1 vote against, in 2008. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted against.
• Consistently voted for automatic enrolment in occupational pensions Show votes 1 vote for, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for higher taxes on alcoholic drinks Show votes 1 vote for, in 2010. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 6 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Home Affairs #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for introducing ID cards Show votes 11 votes for, 1 absence, between 2004 and 2006. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for allowing ministers to intervene in inquests Show votes 3 votes for, between 2008 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for a stricter asylum system Show votes 13 votes for, between 2002 and 2007. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Consistently voted for requiring the mass retention of information about communications Show votes 1 vote for, in 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for restricting the right to protest Show votes 2 votes for, between 1998 and 2005. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 17 January 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Miscellaneous Topics #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Generally voted against greater regulation of gambling Show votes 4 votes against, 2 absences, between 2004 and 2008. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted against.
• Consistently voted for Labour's anti-terrorism laws Show votes 9 votes for, 1 absence, between 2001 and 2010. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.
• Generally voted against openness and transparency. Show votes 2 votes for, 4 votes against, 3 absences, between 2007 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.

Last updated: 30 March 2022. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Constitutional Reform #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Voted a mixture of for and against a wholly elected House of Lords Show votes 1 vote for, 1 vote against, between 2003 and 2007. Comparable Labour MPs voted a mixture of for and against.
• Consistently voted for more powers for government ministers Show votes 1 vote for, in 2006. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Generally voted against a transparent Parliament Show votes 1 vote against, 1 absence, between 2007 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs generally voted against.
• Consistently voted for removing hereditary peers from the House of Lords Show votes 3 votes for, 1 absence, between 1999 and 2007. Comparable Labour MPs almost always voted for.

Last updated: 12 November 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.

How Dari Taylor voted on Environmental Issues #

For votes held while they were in office:

• Consistently voted for new nuclear power Show votes 1 vote for, between 2002 and 2006. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.
• Consistently voted for measures to prevent climate change Show votes 2 votes for, between 2000 and 2009. Comparable Labour MPs consistently voted for.

Last updated: 20 February 2024. Learn more about our voting records and what they mean.