At a glanceMatt Bishop is a Labour MP for Forest of Dean, and has represented the seat for 2 years. They have cast 306 votes in Commons divisions (53% attendance), tabled 106 written questions and registered 6 financial interests.
Attendance is votes cast as a share of the 575 Commons divisions since the 2024 election; Matt Bishop did not vote in 269. A rebellion is a vote against the way most of their own party voted; free votes, where no party line applies, are left out.
Party-loyalty figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Biography
Current roles
- Courts and Tribunals Bill Committee since 18 Mar 2026
- Justice Committee Committee since 17 Mar 2025
- Labour Party since 4 Jul 2024
- Forest of Dean Representation · Elected 1 time since 4 Jul 2024
Voting record
Voting alignment
Votes most like
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Josh Dean
Labour
100.0% · 301 of 301 shared votes
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Alex Mayer Labour 100.0% · 300 of 300 shared votes
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Rachel Hopkins
Labour
100.0% · 298 of 298 shared votes
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Callum Anderson
Labour
100.0% · 297 of 297 shared votes
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Paul Davies
Labour
100.0% · 296 of 296 shared votes
Votes least like
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Andrew Griffith
Conservative
0.5% · 1 of 217 shared votes
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Mr Mark Francois
Conservative
0.5% · 1 of 194 shared votes
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Sir Roger Gale
Conservative
0.5% · 1 of 187 shared votes
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Mrs Kemi Badenoch
Conservative
0.8% · 1 of 119 shared votes
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Alan Mak
Conservative
0.9% · 2 of 232 shared votes
Alignment figures are our own analysis of the official voting records (recorded votes only; they do not describe the formal whip). How we work this out.
Register of financial interests
From the official Register; shown as registered.
Visits outside the UK1
- International visit to Gibraltar between 08 September 2025 and 10 September 2025 (registered 15 Sep 2025)
Miscellaneous5
- Committee Member for NARPO - Gwent Police Branch. This is an unpaid role. (registered 27 May 2026)
- Director of PATA Nurseries. This is an unpaid role. (registered 11 Feb 2026)
- Trustee of Harry's Pals charity. This is an unpaid role. (registered 2 Nov 2025)
- Honorary Member of Daffodil Court Residents Association, Newent. This is an unpaid role. (registered 9 Jun 2026)
- Trustee of Earlybirds Playgroup. This is an unpaid role. (registered 10 Jul 2024)
Written questions
Curriculum: Public Consultation
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to launch the Curriculum and Assessment Review Programmes of Study consultation in summer 2026.
Answer · 10 Jun 2026
The national curriculum and GCSEs are being updated for the first time in over a decade, with a public consultation on the draft programmes of study and subject content for the first group of GCSEs opening this September.The revised curriculum will be pub...
Social Media: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what consideration she has given to repurposing social media algorithms whereby feeds recommend high-quality, age-appropriate content from a diverse range of trusted sources for child a
Answer · 27 Mar 2026
Under the Online Safety Act, services that are likely to be accessed by children must prevent children from encountering the most harmful content and provide age-appropriate experiences. Ofcom has recommended measures to comply with the Act, including ens...
Children: Food Poverty
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the level of child morning hunger across early years, primary and secondary school settings and (b) the potential impact of child morning hunger on school readiness
Answer · 23 Mar 2026
The government is committed to tackling child poverty and delivering meaningful action to support children and families. We recognise the importance of a healthy breakfast at the start of the day for pupils and the impact this can have on attendance and r...
Diplomatic Service: British Nationals Abroad
To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to improve consular support for British nationals overseas.
Answer · 3 Mar 2026
Providing consular support is a vital public service, with more than 20,000 British people given tailored assistance each year.We are continually investing in improvements, including integration of AI to improve efficiency, alongside staff training and cr...
Fly-tipping
To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what action is being taken to address ongoing illegal tipping a) across the country, and b) in the Forest of Dean constituency.
Answer · 9 Feb 2026
This Government is committed to tackling waste crime from the fly-tippers who blight our towns and villages to the serious and organised crime groups who are exploiting the waste sector. Defra is making policy and regulatory reforms to close loopholes exp...
Artificial Intelligence: Child Sexual Abuse Material
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of making UK AISI / Thorn's guidance entitled Recommended Practice for AI-G CSEA Prevention, published in December 2025,
Answer · 26 Jan 2026
The Government recognises the importance of tackling AI-generated CSAM. Creating, possessing, or distributing CSAM, including AI Generated CSAM, is illegal. The Online Safety Act requires services to proactively identify and remove this content. We are ta...
Health Services: Children
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, 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.
Answer · 13 Jan 2026
We recognise the challenges families caring for a seriously ill child face, which is why NHS England have published statutory guidance and service specifications on commissioning children’s palliative care and end of life care. This specifically reference...
Pupil Premium: Universal Credit
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department plans to review the eligibility criteria for pupil premium funding so that all children from families receiving Universal Credit are entitled to support.
Answer · 30 Jan 2026
This government is committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity so that all our children have the freedom to achieve and thrive in education. We are providing over £3 billion of pupil premium funding in financial year 2025/26 to improve educational ...
Speeches in the chamber
23 Jun 2026 Transport Connectivity: Border Communities
I thank the Minister for her answer. The Forest of Dean sits on the English-Welsh border, and many of my constituents rely on cross-border transport links to access work, education and healthcare. Does she agree that improving connectivity…
23 Jun 2026 Transport Connectivity: Border Communities
10. What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on potential funding for improving transport connectivity for border communities.
16 Apr 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fifth sitting)
We have heard from Opposition Members this morning about how defendants should have confidence in the system and about choice and being fair, whether it is in magistrates courts or Crown courts. On the point the Minister has just made, is …
14 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
A constituent of mine, Emma, has been left with significant injuries following poor maternity care during childbirth. For more than 20 years she has been fighting for, but has been denied, corrective treatment on the NHS because it has bee…
14 Apr 2026 Topical Questions
T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
14 Apr 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Fourth sitting)
I am listening intently to what the hon. Gentleman is saying. How do the disclosure aspects he is talking about link to the amendment we are discussing?
14 Apr 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)
I am proud to stand with the Minister and the Government on the Bill. Members on the Committee and in the Chamber have often used the terminology of “abolishing” jury trials. The definition of “abolishing” is formally ending, cancelling or…
14 Apr 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)
Will the Minister give way?
14 Apr 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Third sitting)
The hon. Member is presenting her case, her argument, very well and eloquently. To pick up on one point, she said that there were no victims before the verdict, but I would argue that there is always a victim when a case is in court. There…
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)
Thank you, and thank you for your service. My question is about the morale and mental health of police officers, as you might expect. It is not to the same level as victims, but with the inevitable delays is there a risk of retraumatising …
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)
Q Thank you for being here, Chief Constable. Before I ask my question, I should declare that I worked as a serving officer for three police forces across the country. Chief Constable Hatchett: Respect.
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)
Q It is good to see you again, Claire. I echo everyone else’s comments about your very powerful evidence. You will remember that the last time you attended a debate in the Chamber, certain Opposition Members commented—we have heard commen…
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (Second sitting)
I will keep it quick. I think we all agree that victims are very brave, and we know that the delays are having a massive effect on them. I think we all agree, too, that the measures in the Bill will reduce timescales—
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)
Q At the risk of sounding like a broken record, thank you to the panel for coming in. It is very brave of you to come and relive your stories and experiences. Following on from the previous two questions, maybe this is one for Jade, Charl…
25 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill (First sitting)
Good morning, all. I welcome your work and the support that you offer victims—all of you, in what you have been doing. I am sure there is cross-party support for that in the room this morning. Do you think the changes in the Bill will impr…
18 Mar 2026 Engagements
As the Prime Minister mentioned earlier, the chief executive officer of Travelodge has today again refused to attend a meeting with Members of this House and the other place to answer serious concerns about guest safety and safeguarding. T…
17 Mar 2026 Violence against Women and Girls
Given the recent high-profile case involving the hotel chain Travelodge, which I know the Minister has been involved in, does she agree that tackling violence against women and girls must include clearer legal duties for companies to co-op…
10 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill
I completely agree. Children must never be used as a tool through which abuse can continue after separation. Removing the presumption also sends a clear message that children’s safety and wellbeing must always come first. Reforms of thi…
10 Mar 2026 Courts and Tribunals Bill
At the heart of the reforms before us today is one word and one simple question: the word is victims and the question is, how do we ensure that victims actually receive the justice that they are promised? Hon. Members will know that bef…
10 Mar 2026 Digital ID: Public Consultation
Many people still have to repeatedly prove who they are to different parts of Government. Does the Chief Secretary agree that a trusted digital identity system could make public services simpler and more secure for citizens, while protecti…
Source: contributions on parliament.uk.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Crime and Policing Bill 20 Mar 2025 – 13 May 2025
- Finance Committee (Commons) 18 Nov 2024 – 31 Mar 2025
- Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill 15 Jan 2025 – 11 Feb 2025
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill: Programming sub committee 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
- Terrorism (Protection of Premises) Bill 23 Oct 2024 – 31 Oct 2024
Expenses
Contact & offices
Parliamentary office
House of Commons, London, SW1A 0AA
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Matt Bishop, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Matt Bishop?
Matt Bishop is a Member of Parliament representing Forest of Dean in the House of Commons. See Matt Bishop's official Parliament profile.
Which party does Matt Bishop represent?
Matt Bishop sits as Labour. See Matt Bishop's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency does Matt Bishop represent?
Matt Bishop is the Member of Parliament for Forest of Dean. See Matt Bishop's official Parliament profile.
How long has Matt Bishop been an MP?
Matt Bishop has served in the House of Commons for 2 years. See Matt Bishop's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Matt Bishop?
Matt Bishop has 6 entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Matt Bishop's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.