Luke Taylor MP
@luketaylorld.bsky.social
Liberal Democrat MP for Sutton and Cheam, frontbench spokesperson for London and Councillor for Sutton West and East Cheam Ward.
This morning I challenged the Govt to clarify what their changes to settlement requirements mean for BNO holders.
It would be utterly unfair to move the goalposts for Hong Kongers who give back so much to the communities that welcomed them.
It would be utterly unfair to move the goalposts for Hong Kongers who give back so much to the communities that welcomed them.
November 25, 2025 at 1:41 PM
This morning I challenged the Govt to clarify what their changes to settlement requirements mean for BNO holders.
It would be utterly unfair to move the goalposts for Hong Kongers who give back so much to the communities that welcomed them.
It would be utterly unfair to move the goalposts for Hong Kongers who give back so much to the communities that welcomed them.
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Another day of listening to people who are disappointed with Labour- on the cost of living and pandering to Reform.
November 22, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Another day of listening to people who are disappointed with Labour- on the cost of living and pandering to Reform.
By approving a Chinese super-embassy, the Government is actively betraying our Hong Kong communities in London - many of whom will now be fearful about what their future holds.
The Government must immediately halt this application.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Government must immediately halt this application.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK expected to approve plans for Chinese mega embassy
A final decision has not yet been formally taken but the controversial project is expected to be given the go-ahead.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
By approving a Chinese super-embassy, the Government is actively betraying our Hong Kong communities in London - many of whom will now be fearful about what their future holds.
The Government must immediately halt this application.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
The Government must immediately halt this application.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
So many tradespeople across Sutton tell me they are sick and tired of tool thefts going unsolved.
The police and trading standards need the resources and power to clamp down on it - or else livelihoods will continue to be hit over and over again, and more thieves will get away with it.
The police and trading standards need the resources and power to clamp down on it - or else livelihoods will continue to be hit over and over again, and more thieves will get away with it.
November 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
So many tradespeople across Sutton tell me they are sick and tired of tool thefts going unsolved.
The police and trading standards need the resources and power to clamp down on it - or else livelihoods will continue to be hit over and over again, and more thieves will get away with it.
The police and trading standards need the resources and power to clamp down on it - or else livelihoods will continue to be hit over and over again, and more thieves will get away with it.
A real honour and a pleasure to celebrate Sutton's Jamie MacGregor and his fantastic hard work with Green Earth Gardens Ltd at last night's Checkatrade Awards. A deserved winner of Landscaper of the Year!
November 20, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A real honour and a pleasure to celebrate Sutton's Jamie MacGregor and his fantastic hard work with Green Earth Gardens Ltd at last night's Checkatrade Awards. A deserved winner of Landscaper of the Year!
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Today is Carers Rights Day. Across the country people are caring for each other and dealing with tough times.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
November 20, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Today is Carers Rights Day. Across the country people are caring for each other and dealing with tough times.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
This isn't just Ed’s story. It's the story of millions, and that's who the Liberal Democrats will continue to fight for.
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A huge thank you to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & @bobbywdean.bsky.social ! The news that BNO visa holders will still qualify for settlement after 5 years is a huge relief for the Sutton Hong Konger community. We appreciate your relentless campaign to protect this vital commitment. #BNO #HongKongers
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
A huge thank you to @luketaylorld.bsky.social & @bobbywdean.bsky.social ! The news that BNO visa holders will still qualify for settlement after 5 years is a huge relief for the Sutton Hong Konger community. We appreciate your relentless campaign to protect this vital commitment. #BNO #HongKongers
BREAKING ‼️
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
November 20, 2025 at 1:36 PM
BREAKING ‼️
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
The Govt has just confirmed that Hong Kongers with a BNO passport will still qualify for settlement after 5 years.
I know how much this will mean to so many people - and will be received with a huge sigh of relief.
Proud that our campaign has paid off and the Govt has listened to us!
There's just a week to go until the budget - so there's still time for the Chancellor to listen to our calls for a 5% VAT cut for Hospitality and to save households £270 on their energy bills.
We took the opportunity to remind her earlier 🔶👇
We took the opportunity to remind her earlier 🔶👇
November 19, 2025 at 1:20 PM
There's just a week to go until the budget - so there's still time for the Chancellor to listen to our calls for a 5% VAT cut for Hospitality and to save households £270 on their energy bills.
We took the opportunity to remind her earlier 🔶👇
We took the opportunity to remind her earlier 🔶👇
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GB News broadcasted a package last week on analysis of people with "foreign sounding" names.
Peddling unverified and racist statistics on national TV is dangerous and we must call it out.
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Ofcom to investigate and take swift action.
Anna Sabine MP
Peddling unverified and racist statistics on national TV is dangerous and we must call it out.
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Ofcom to investigate and take swift action.
Anna Sabine MP
November 18, 2025 at 6:30 PM
GB News broadcasted a package last week on analysis of people with "foreign sounding" names.
Peddling unverified and racist statistics on national TV is dangerous and we must call it out.
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Ofcom to investigate and take swift action.
Anna Sabine MP
Peddling unverified and racist statistics on national TV is dangerous and we must call it out.
The Liberal Democrats are calling on Ofcom to investigate and take swift action.
Anna Sabine MP
Today's news simply underscores that we should not, cannot, must not allow a new Chinese "super embassy" here in London.
It's not just MPs who are targeted for surveillance, but Hong Kongers on our own streets too. We must take transnational repression seriously.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's not just MPs who are targeted for surveillance, but Hong Kongers on our own streets too. We must take transnational repression seriously.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK will not tolerate Chinese spying, minister says after MI5 alert
Politicians have been warned they are being targeted by suspected Chinese spies posing as "headhunters".
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Today's news simply underscores that we should not, cannot, must not allow a new Chinese "super embassy" here in London.
It's not just MPs who are targeted for surveillance, but Hong Kongers on our own streets too. We must take transnational repression seriously.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
It's not just MPs who are targeted for surveillance, but Hong Kongers on our own streets too. We must take transnational repression seriously.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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One to bookmark for when Labour collapse in London next May
November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
One to bookmark for when Labour collapse in London next May
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... I won't be next time' comes up frequently.
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
... I won't be next time' comes up frequently.
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I've been out canvassing quite a lot in London lately. Labour's vote has absolutely evaporated.... it is quite extraordinary to go to places where Labour were on 50-60% of the vote at the last locals and find nobody, or virtually nobody, supporting them.
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
I've been out canvassing quite a lot in London lately. Labour's vote has absolutely evaporated.... it is quite extraordinary to go to places where Labour were on 50-60% of the vote at the last locals and find nobody, or virtually nobody, supporting them.
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The phrase 'I voted Labour last time, but...
The Cost of Living crisis is at the root of so many of our problems in this country.
The Lib Dems have a plan to put £270 back in your pocket over the next 18 months.
The Chancellor's on the lookout for fresh ideas to turn things around... we'd be very glad for her to steal it from us!
The Lib Dems have a plan to put £270 back in your pocket over the next 18 months.
The Chancellor's on the lookout for fresh ideas to turn things around... we'd be very glad for her to steal it from us!
November 15, 2025 at 7:45 AM
The Cost of Living crisis is at the root of so many of our problems in this country.
The Lib Dems have a plan to put £270 back in your pocket over the next 18 months.
The Chancellor's on the lookout for fresh ideas to turn things around... we'd be very glad for her to steal it from us!
The Lib Dems have a plan to put £270 back in your pocket over the next 18 months.
The Chancellor's on the lookout for fresh ideas to turn things around... we'd be very glad for her to steal it from us!
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Liberal Democrats have a plan to cut taxes, cut energy bills and save our high street.
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
November 14, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Liberal Democrats have a plan to cut taxes, cut energy bills and save our high street.
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
@jessbrownfullermp.bsky.social
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The BBC belongs to Britain, but Trump wants to tear it down.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
November 14, 2025 at 8:28 AM
The BBC belongs to Britain, but Trump wants to tear it down.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
We can’t allow the Trumpification of our politics or our media.
This is a rare bit of good news for commuters in our corner of London, and comes after repeated calls by myself for residents to see the benefits of rail nationalisation on their daily commute.
The fight goes on to boost service across the borough!
luketaylor.org.uk/suttonnewtrainservice
The fight goes on to boost service across the borough!
luketaylor.org.uk/suttonnewtrainservice
luketaylor.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
This is a rare bit of good news for commuters in our corner of London, and comes after repeated calls by myself for residents to see the benefits of rail nationalisation on their daily commute.
The fight goes on to boost service across the borough!
luketaylor.org.uk/suttonnewtrainservice
The fight goes on to boost service across the borough!
luketaylor.org.uk/suttonnewtrainservice
I welcome this progress - but I’m worried that it will be years before the full extent of the fair settlement is put in place
The Estates and Facilities staff deserve to be recognised for their vital work keeping our hospitals safe, clean and functioning.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
The Estates and Facilities staff deserve to be recognised for their vital work keeping our hospitals safe, clean and functioning.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
MPs Welcome Progress on Fair Pay for Hospital Estates and Facilities Staff
Luke Taylor, Bobby Dean and Helen Maguire have welcomed the new settlement.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk
November 14, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I welcome this progress - but I’m worried that it will be years before the full extent of the fair settlement is put in place
The Estates and Facilities staff deserve to be recognised for their vital work keeping our hospitals safe, clean and functioning.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
The Estates and Facilities staff deserve to be recognised for their vital work keeping our hospitals safe, clean and functioning.
www.suttonlibdems.org.uk/news/article...
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November 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
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After lengthy discussions with the developer and other relevant groups - I have taken the decision to formally object to the proposals for the Motspur Park Gas Holders Development as they are outlined.
Read more about why, and my objection in full, here: www.luketaylor.org.uk/campaigns/mo...
Read more about why, and my objection in full, here: www.luketaylor.org.uk/campaigns/mo...
Motspur Park Gas Holders - Luke Taylor MP
The proposed Berkeley Homes development of the Motspur Park Gasholders has been mentioned to me by dozens of residents by email, and in person at my recent street surgeries in Worcester Park.
www.luketaylor.org.uk
November 13, 2025 at 5:14 PM
After lengthy discussions with the developer and other relevant groups - I have taken the decision to formally object to the proposals for the Motspur Park Gas Holders Development as they are outlined.
Read more about why, and my objection in full, here: www.luketaylor.org.uk/campaigns/mo...
Read more about why, and my objection in full, here: www.luketaylor.org.uk/campaigns/mo...
Hospitality is so much more than an industry - it's a critical part of the character of all of our communities. Slashing VAT for them would be a shot in the arm in these difficult times - for the businesses and customers alike.
The Chancellor must do so in the budget.
The Chancellor must do so in the budget.
November 13, 2025 at 1:05 PM
Hospitality is so much more than an industry - it's a critical part of the character of all of our communities. Slashing VAT for them would be a shot in the arm in these difficult times - for the businesses and customers alike.
The Chancellor must do so in the budget.
The Chancellor must do so in the budget.
Phasing out concessions for electric vehicles makes no sense at all at a time when we still need to drive forward the transition to net zero
We shouldn’t be recouping costs by penalising those individuals and businesses who are doing their bit by going electric.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
We shouldn’t be recouping costs by penalising those individuals and businesses who are doing their bit by going electric.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
Sadiq Khan hikes congestion charge to £18 and slashes electric vehicle discount
Central London drivers now face annual C-charge hikes in line with Tube fare increases
www.standard.co.uk
November 13, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Phasing out concessions for electric vehicles makes no sense at all at a time when we still need to drive forward the transition to net zero
We shouldn’t be recouping costs by penalising those individuals and businesses who are doing their bit by going electric.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
We shouldn’t be recouping costs by penalising those individuals and businesses who are doing their bit by going electric.
www.standard.co.uk/news/transpo...
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Great turnout today for our Waterloo team, joined by @luketaylorld.bsky.social and @alisonebennett.bsky.social -
thank you both for coming!
thank you both for coming!
November 12, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Great turnout today for our Waterloo team, joined by @luketaylorld.bsky.social and @alisonebennett.bsky.social -
thank you both for coming!
thank you both for coming!
We're living in a country now where people are being priced out of even a trip to the pub, and hospitality venues themselves are struggling under mounting costs.
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lib Dems call for 5% VAT cut for pubs and restaurants
The party also wants to axe the renewables levy from bills, funded by a windfall tax on big banks.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
We're living in a country now where people are being priced out of even a trip to the pub, and hospitality venues themselves are struggling under mounting costs.
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
We can't just stand to the side and watch this happen. The Chancellor must listen to our proposals.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...