Member of Parliament
Mike Tapp
Profile, voting record, roles, interests, and election information from official Parliament data.
At a glance
4 Jul 2024
Commons start
1 years, 10 months
Time in Commons
78.5 %
Voting participation
+5.2 % vs avg
7,585
Majority
26
Debates (12 months)
62
Contributions
Voting activity (12 months)
Debate activity (12 months)
Contact
Parliamentary office
[email protected]Topic voting
Where this MP has been most and least active across locally tagged Commons division topics.
Highest topic participation
Lowest topic participation
Party history
Constituency
Constituency history
Roles
Latest election result
Candidate result data from the Parliament Members API.
| Candidate | Party | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tapp | Lab Labour | 18,940 | 39.6 % |
| Howard Cox | RUK Reform UK | 11,355 | 23.8 % |
| Stephen James | Con Conservative | 10,370 | 21.7 % |
| Christine Oliver | Green Green Party | 3,106 | 6.5 % |
| Penelope James | LD Liberal Democrat | 2,595 | 5.4 % |
| Geoffrey Lymer | Ind Independent | 485 | 1.0 % |
| Ash Payne | Ind Independent | 369 | 0.8 % |
| Steve Laws | English Democrats | 185 | 0.4 % |
| Sylvia Petersen | Heritage Party | 168 | 0.4 % |
| Chris Tough | Ind Independent | 104 | 0.2 % |
| Colin Tasker | WPB Workers Party of Britain | 98 | 0.2 % |
Source: UK Parliament Members API
Voting record
Commons division votes from the official Commons Votes API.
Voted in 405 of 516 eligible divisions (78.5 %). Commons average: 73.3 %.
405
Total votes
209
Aye
196
No
3
Against party
Divisions
Page 4 of 27Source: Commons Votes API
Debate activity
Parliamentary debate appearances from Hansard. Contribution counts cover the last 12 months.
11
Speeches
5
Questions
1
Interventions
44
Answers
0
Points of order
1
Statements
Most active debate topics
Recent appearances
| Debate | Date | Section | Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Visa Brake: Chevening Scholars 23 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Worker Visas: Rural Businesses 23 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Ukrainian Refugees: Permanent Settlement 23 Mar 2026 | 2 | ||
| Electronic Travel Authorisation: Dual Nationals 25 Feb 2026 | 15 | ||
| Draft Immigration and Nationality (Fees) (Amendment) Order 2026 24 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| Indefinite Leave to Remain: Poverty 9 Feb 2026 | 2 | ||
| Fast-Track Visas: Skilled US Citizens 4 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Indefinite Leave to Remain 2 Feb 2026 | 1 | ||
| Firearms Licence Holders: Mandatory Medical Markers 28 Jan 2026 | 1 | ||
| Topical Questions 5 Jan 2026 | 4 |
Source: UK Parliament Hansard API
Registered interests
7. (i) Shareholdings: over 15% of issued share capital (1)
Name of company or organisation: Monki Dog Care Nature of business: Dog Day Care service Held jointly with or on behalf of: Wife (Registered 26 July 2024)
8. Miscellaneous (1)
Director of Monki Dog Care Ltd. (Registered 26 July 2024)
FAQs
Who is Mike Tapp?
Mike Tapp is a Member of Parliament representing Dover and Deal. Source
Which party does Mike Tapp represent?
Mike Tapp currently represents Labour. Source
Which constituency does Mike Tapp represent?
Mike Tapp currently represents Dover and Deal. Source
How long has Mike Tapp been an MP?
Mike Tapp has been in the House of Commons for 1 years, 10 months. Source
How many Commons divisions has Mike Tapp voted in?
Mike Tapp has recorded votes in 405 of 516 eligible Commons divisions (78.5 % participation rate). The Commons average is 73.3 %. Eligible divisions are those occurring on or after the MP's Commons membership start date. Source
Has Mike Tapp voted against their party?
Mike Tapp has voted against the party majority 3 times in the imported division data. Source
What roles has Mike Tapp held?
Mike Tapp has 3 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source
What registered interests are listed for Mike Tapp?
Mike Tapp has registered interests in 2 imported categories. These come from the UK Parliament registered interests data. Source
What was Mike Tapp's latest election result?
Mike Tapp's latest imported election result is Lab Gain in Dover and Deal, with a majority of 7,585. Source
How active is Mike Tapp in parliamentary debates?
Mike Tapp has made 62 contributions across 26 debate appearances in the last 12 months, according to Hansard records. Source