Mike Tapp
Labour · Dover and Deal
FULL PROFILEMike Tapp is the Labour MP for Dover and Deal, first elected in 2024. He currently serves as Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office). As a payroll vote member, they are expected to vote with the government on virtually all divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Migration and asylum policy · Housing and social housing · Local government finance · Education and youth engagement · Family services
Positions
Migration and asylum — Supports government reforms while defending humanitarian approach
strong
Housing policy — Supports market-unlocking reforms and social housing expansion
strong
Local government finance — Opposes excessive council tax rises
moderate
Electoral reform — Opposes proportional representation
moderate
Family services — Supports maintaining family hub provision
weak
Education engagement — Promotes political education in schools
weak
Notable Rebellions
2024-12-03 — Voted against proportional representation reform, likely reflecting constituency concerns or personal conviction on electoral systems
Reasoning Style
Pragmatic and constituency-focused, balancing ministerial responsibilities with local concerns. Demonstrates measured language on sensitive issues like migration while defending government policy robustly in committee settings.