Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Thornbury and Yate

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Northavon

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• The Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions (13 May 2010 to 8 May 2015)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 8 Jan 2009 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change ( 7 Oct 2008 to 8 Jan 2009)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (20 Dec 2007 to 7 Oct 2008)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Health (10 May 2005 to 10 Mar 2006)
• Member, Ecclesiastical Committee (Joint Committee) (31 Jan 2002 to 5 May 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions ( 1 Jun 2001 to 1 Jun 2005)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 2001)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Luke Hall