Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Keith Taylor (British politician)

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 14, 2025

How Keith Taylor (British politician) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Keith Taylor (1953-2022) was a prominent British Green Party politician. He served as a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) for South East England from 2010 to 2019. Prior to his role as an MEP, he was one of the Green Party's Principal Speakers from 2004 to 2006. Notably, Taylor was the party's spokesperson on animal rights until his retirement in 2019, demonstrating a strong commitment to environmental and animal welfare issues within his political career.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1999: Elected as Councillor

In 1999, Keith Taylor was elected as a councillor on Brighton and Hove Borough Council, representing the St Peter's ward, and became the leader of the Green group on the council.

2001: Parliamentary Candidate

In 2001, Keith Taylor stood as the parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in the Brighton Pavilion constituency, receiving 9.3% of the vote.

August 2004: Appointed Green Party Principal Speaker

In August 2004, Keith Taylor was appointed as one of the two Principal Speakers of the Green Party, replacing Mike Woodin. He served alongside Caroline Lucas.

November 2005: Confirmed as Principal Speaker

In November 2005, Keith Taylor was confirmed as the Green Party's Male Principal Speaker after winning a by-election, serving alongside Caroline Lucas.

2005: Increased Vote Share in Brighton Pavilion

In 2005, Keith Taylor again stood as the parliamentary candidate for the Green Party in the Brighton Pavilion constituency, increasing his vote share to 21.9%.

November 2006: Lost Re-election as Principal Speaker

In November 2006, Keith Taylor lost his re-election bid for the position of Principal Speaker of the Green Party to Derek Wall.

May 2010: Appointment as MEP

In May 2010, Keith Taylor was appointed as the MEP for the South East of England after Caroline Lucas was elected as an MP and had to resign her MEP position.