Member of Parliament

Matt Bishop

Q: Which party does Matt Bishop represent?

Matt Bishop currently represents Labour. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5323

Q: Which constituency does Matt Bishop represent?

Matt Bishop currently represents Forest of Dean. Source: https://members-api.parliament.uk/api/Members/5323

Lab Labour Forest of Dean ID 5323

Parliamentary

At a glance

Matt Bishop is currently a Labour MP for Forest of Dean, and has represented the constituency for 2 years, 0 months. The latest election majority is 278. They are most active voting on Tax. They have voted in 54.4 % of eligible Commons divisions, compared with a Commons average of 72.7 %. For financial year 2024-25, Matt Bishop submitted £157,583 of expenses, which is 30 % lower than the average MP. Asked 22 parliamentary questions in the last 12 months.

Parliamentary activity snapshot

Current activity signals from votes, debates, questions, sponsored bills, and topic coverage. This is not a performance score. Most recent activity: 24 Jun 2026.

Voting participation 54.4 %

54 %

Avg

73 %

Rank 610 of 650 — lower than 94% of MPs

Debates 32

Avg

70.9

42 contributions across 32 appearances Rank 514 of 650 — less than 79% of MPs

Questions asked 22

Avg

127.6

Rank 444 of 650 — fewer than 68% of MPs

Voting alignment

MPs who most often voted the same way, or differently, when both recorded an Aye or No vote.

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Based only on divisions where both MPs recorded comparable Aye/No votes. Tellers, absences, abstentions, and missing votes are excluded.

Constituency

Parliamentary history

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Party affiliations, constituency changes, parliamentary roles, and election results. In the Commons for 2 years, 0 months. Majority of 278. 7 role(s) recorded.