Matt Bishop

MP since 4 Jul 2024

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Matt Bishop is the Labour MP for Forest of Dean, and has been an MP continually since 4 July 2024.

309

Votes Cast

£157,583

Expenses 2024-25

278

Majority

34.0%

Vote Share

Expenses (2024-25)

£157,583

Staffing£96,826
Office£29,939
Accommodation£22,162
Travel£8,225
Other£431

Election Result(2024 General Election)

Turnout: 48,091 voters

Labour
16,373 votes34.0%
Conservative
16,095 votes33.5%
Reform UK
8,194 votes17.0%
Green Party
4,735 votes9.8%
Liberal Democrat
2,604 votes5.4%
Socialist Labour Party
90 votes0.2%

Parliamentary Activity

Counts in the current Parliament
(since 4 July 2024)

108

Written Questions

12

Oral Questions

36

Debates Spoken In

54

Speeches

309

Divisions Voted

Debates and speeches are sourced from Hansard contributions. The Hansard backfill is still in progress — counts will grow over the next few days as historic days are ingested.

Voting Record

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4 AYE

Employment Rights Bill

4 votes · 8 Dec 2025

4 NO

Pension Schemes Bill

4 votes · 3 Dec 2025

3 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Report Stage

3 votes · 25 Nov 2025

4 NO

English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill Report Stage

4 votes · 24 Nov 2025

1 AYE1 NO

Northern Ireland Troubles Bill

2 votes · 18 Nov 2025

Financial Interests(9)

Visits outside the UK

HM Government of Gibraltar

£700
Name of donor
HM Government of Gibraltar
Address of donor
Gibraltar House, 150 Strand, London WC2R 1JA
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation)
Flights (£700), accommodation (£660) and meals (£400) for me and a staff member, value £1,760
Destination of visit
Gibraltar
Dates of visit
8 September 2025 to 10 September 2025
Purpose of visit
Gibraltar National Day, as well as associated meetings and briefings

Registered 15 September 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

The Football Association Ltd

Two tickets including hospitality to the Women's FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea

18 May 2025

£470
Name of donor
The Football Association Ltd
Address of donor
Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 98Q
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Two tickets including hospitality to the Women's FA Cup Final between Manchester United and Chelsea, value £470
Date received
18 May 2025
Date accepted
18 May 2025
Donor status
company, registration 00077797

Registered 21 May 2025

Gifts, benefits and hospitality from UK sources

The Football Association Ltd

Two tickets including hospitality to the England v Belgium Lionesses Nations League game at Ashton Gate, Bristol

4 April 2025

£410
Name of donor
The Football Association Ltd
Address of donor
Wembley Stadium, PO Box 1966, London SW1P 98Q
Amount of donation or nature and value if donation in kind
Two tickets including hospitality to the England v Belgium Lionesses Nations League game at Ashton Gate, Bristol, value £410
Date received
4 April 2025
Date accepted
4 April 2025
Donor status
company, registration 00077797

Registered 8 April 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest ended
12 March 2025

Registered 19 July 2024; updated 12 March 2025

Miscellaneous

Miscellaneous

Date interest arose
5 June 2025

Registered 10 June 2025

Activity Pulse

Questions asked and motions sponsored by Matt in Parliament

What steps he is taking to ensure that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions re

What steps he is taking to ensure that disabled people and those with long-term health conditions receive adequate support to enter and remain in work in Forest of Dean constituency.

Department for Work and Pensions12 Oct 2026

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport co

What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport connectivity for border communities.

Treasury23 Jun 2026

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department for Work and Pensions27 Apr 2026

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Department of Health and Social Care14 Apr 2026

What steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas.

What steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas.

Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office3 Mar 2026

What steps he is taking to tackle the backlogs in the courts.

What steps he is taking to tackle the backlogs in the courts.

Ministry of Justice3 Feb 2026

What steps his Department is taking to ensure specialist emotional and practical support is availabl

What steps his Department is taking to ensure specialist emotional and practical support is available for parents caring for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions.

Department of Health and Social Care13 Jan 2026

What steps she is taking to help ensure that pupil premium funding effectively supports the children

What steps she is taking to help ensure that pupil premium funding effectively supports the children it is provided for.

Department for Education20 Oct 2025

What steps she is taking to help tackle pay disparities for disabled people.

What steps she is taking to help tackle pay disparities for disabled people.

Women and Equalities18 Jun 2025

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 May.

If he will list his official engagements for Wednesday 7 May.

Prime Minister7 May 2025
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