Sarah Dyke
Liberal Democrat · Glastonbury and Somerton
FULL PROFILESarah Dyke is the Liberal Democrat MP for Glastonbury and Somerton, first elected in 2023. As an opposition MP, they are expected to vote against the government on most whipped divisions.
Ideology
Voting Behaviour
Key Interests
Rural affairs and agriculture · Violence against women and girls · Environmental protection · Digital inclusion · Animal welfare
Positions
Agricultural Policy — Opposes changes to Agricultural Property Relief and supports protecting family farms
strong
Trade Policy — Critical of trade agreements that undermine UK agriculture
moderate
Violence Against Women and Girls — Advocates for better police conduct and victim support
strong
Digital Inclusion — Supports government action to tackle digital exclusion
weak
Disability Rights — Advocates for improved disabled access to electric vehicle charging
weak
Environmental Protection — Supports measures like the Horticultural Peat Prohibition Bill
moderate
Care Home Funding — Opposes tax increases that threaten care home viability
moderate
State Pension Reform — Seeks resolution for pension top-up payment issues
weak
Notable Rebellions
2025-05-12 — Voted Aye on New Clause 14, likely supporting more liberal immigration provisions against the government position
Reasoning Style
Constituency-focused and evidence-based, frequently citing specific local examples and individual cases to illustrate broader policy points, with a pragmatic approach to rural and agricultural issues
Background
Sarah Dyke's professional background before parliament is not clearly documented in the available evidence, though her appointment as Liberal Democrat rural affairs spokesperson and detailed knowledge of farming issues suggests relevant experience in rural or agricultural sectors.