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Iain Duncan Smith

MP for Chingford and Woodford Green (Conservative).

Membership

  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (5 July 2024 – now)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (13 December 2019 – 30 May 2024)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Chingford and Woodford Green, Conservative (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for Chingford, Conservative (9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997)

Roles

  • The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (12 May 2010 – 19 March 2016)
  • Leader of HM Official Opposition (12 September 2001 – 6 November 2003)
  • Leader of the Conservative Party (12 September 2001 – 6 November 2003)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (15 June 1999 – 12 September 2001)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (11 June 1997 – 15 June 1999)

Chingford and Woodford Green: 2024 general election: majority 4,757 (9.8%).

Chingford and Woodford Green: 2019 general election: majority 1,262 (2.6%); 2017 general election: majority 2,438 (5.2%); 2015 general election: majority 8,386 (19.1%); 2010 general election: majority 12,963 (30.1%).

Chingford and Woodford Green: 2005 general election: majority 10,641 (27.5%); 2001 general election: majority 5,487 (14.8%); 1997 general election: majority 5,714 (12.9%).