He opposed the Premier Richard Seddon of the Liberal Party over government corruption, and Seddon's support for the Licensed Trade (i.e., the Liquor Industry) and the Boer War in South Africa. Other Independent MPs associated with Taylor were George Laurenson, Leonard Isitt, Harry Bedford and Francis Fisher.
Taylor disagreed with Premier Richard Seddon of the Liberal Party over issues of government misconduct and his backing for the liquor industry and the Boer War in South Africa. Notable Independent MPs linked to Taylor included George Laurenson, Leonard Isitt, Harry Bedford, and Francis Fisher.