MP for Coventry North West
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
“A party‑loyal Labour MP and government whip who backs workers’ rights and NHS funding, with occasional rebellion on end‑of‑life care amendments.”
Taiwo Owatemi is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Coventry North West, first elected in December 2019. She currently serves as a Government Whip (Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury) and sits on the Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill committee (since 2026-01-21). Her parliamentary record includes extensive service on the Health and Social Care Committee (2020–2024) and involvement in other policy committees, reflecting a focus on health, equality and security issues.
Her voting shows very high party loyalty (99%) with attendance above the party average (43%). She generally supports welfare, NHS funding, and trade union powers, while tending to oppose stricter immigration controls and the Rwanda deportation scheme. On topics such as universal credit, VAT, transgender rights and bus regulation, she exhibits a mix of positions.
Declares two financial interests: one miscellaneous item and one shareholding.
Generated 21 February 2026
How this MP participates in parliamentary votes. These numbers describe activity, not effectiveness.
How often this MP votes
Labour (Co-op) average: 33%
The percentage of parliamentary votes (divisions) this MP participated in. MPs may miss votes for legitimate reasons including ministerial duties, constituency work, or illness.
How often this MP votes with their party
Labour (Co-op) average: 99%
Estimated from voting record, not self-declared. This is a simplified model — real politics is more complex than a single axis.
12 positions
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill
Since Jan 2026
Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury
Since Jul 2024
Mental Health Bill [HL]
Jun 2025 - Jun 2025
Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Dec 2024 - Jan 2025
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Sept 2023 - May 2024
Energy Bill [HL]
May 2023 - Jun 2023
Shadow Minister (Equalities Office)
Sept 2021 - Sept 2022
Nationality and Borders Bill
Sept 2021 - Nov 2021
Figures include only interests with declared monetary values from the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Some categories (e.g. hospitality, overseas visits) may not have monetary values recorded, so the total may not reflect all declared interests.
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 4
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
Victims and Courts Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYEVictims and Courts Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 3
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 2
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1
AYENational Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill
Opposition day motion: student loans
NODraft Employment Rights Act 2025 (Investigatory Powers) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026
AYEDraft Higher Education (Fee Limits and Fee Limit Condition) (England) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill: Second Reading
AYECourts and Tribunals Bill
The percentage of votes where this MP voted the same way as the majority of their party. High loyalty is typical; most MPs vote with their party on most issues.
Rebel votes
Times this MP voted differently from the majority of their party. This can reflect independent judgement, but context matters — some rebel votes are on procedural matters, others on major policy.
