Matt Bishop
Labour · Forest of Dean
PARTIAL DATAMatt Bishop is the Labour MP for Forest of Dean, first elected in 2024. As a government backbencher seeking advancement, they are likely to vote loyally.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Healthcare and social care · Rural and constituency services · Disability accessibility · Flooding and environmental issues · Education funding
Positions
Healthcare — Supportive of increased NHS funding and mental health services
strong
Education — Advocates for government funding of schools and early years providers
moderate
Disability rights — Promotes accessibility improvements for disabled passengers and general disability support
moderate
Rural services — Focuses on ensuring rural constituencies have adequate access to government services
moderate
Flooding and environmental protection — Supports government intervention for flood damage prevention and business support
moderate
Electoral reform — Opposes proportional representation
weak
Community development — Supports targeted funding for deprived communities through Community Wealth Fund
weak
Cross-border services — Advocates for improved coordination between England and Wales on healthcare
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against electoral reform, possibly reflecting constituency concerns or personal preference for current system
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and pragmatic, consistently framing policy questions around specific local needs and practical service delivery rather than ideological arguments