Layla Moran
Liberal Democrat · Oxford West and Abingdon
FULL PROFILELayla Moran is the Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, first elected in 2017. She is 43 years old. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Palestine/Middle East peace · Education and youth services · Flooding and environmental issues · Healthcare and disability rights · EU relations
Positions
Palestine recognition — Strong advocate for Palestinian statehood and immediate ceasefire in Gaza
strong
Immigration — Opposes stricter immigration systems and supports refugee rights
strong
EU integration — Strongly supports closer European Union ties and integration
strong
Abortion rights — Supports easier access to abortion and buffer zones around clinics
strong
Education funding — Advocates for increased investment in education, youth services and teacher pay
strong
Environmental protection — Supports moratorium on fracking and action on climate change
moderate
Disability rights — Advocates for better Universal Credit support for disabled children and families
moderate
Democratic reform — Supports votes at 16 and greater political transparency
moderate
Notable Rebellions
2025-04-29 — Voted against government amendment, likely opposing measures that could restrict benefit access or increase fraud penalties
Reasoning Style
Evidence-based and constituency-focused, often drawing on personal experience and local examples. Uses emotional appeals when discussing humanitarian issues like Palestine, combining moral arguments with practical policy solutions. Tends to build cross-party coalitions on specific issues.
Background
Layla Moran has a background in mathematics and physics education before entering parliament. She worked as a physics teacher and has expertise in STEM education policy.