Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

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

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (29 Jun 2010 to 8 May 2015)
• The Secretary of State for Scotland (12 May 2010 to 29 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister without Portfolio ( 1 Jul 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (13 Jul 2007 to 6 Jan 2008)
• Shadow Secretary of State (Cabinet Office) and Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (23 Jan 2007 to 13 Jul 2007)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) (30 Jan 2006 to 23 Jan 2007)
• Member, Scottish Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 28 Jan 2008)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (10 May 2005 to 23 Jan 2007)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Drew Hendry