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Lord Swire

Member of the House of Lords (Conservative).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Conservative (1 November 2022 – now)
  • MP for East Devon, Conservative (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for East Devon, Conservative (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for East Devon, Conservative (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for East Devon, Conservative (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for East Devon, Conservative (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)

Roles

  • The Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office (6 September 2012 – 17 July 2016)
  • The Minister of State, Northern Ireland Office (13 May 2010 – 6 September 2012)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (10 May 2005 – 3 July 2007)
  • Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) (1 January 2004 – 10 May 2005)
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) (1 June 2003 – 1 June 2004)

East Devon: 2017 general election: majority 8,036 (13.3%); 2015 general election: majority 12,261 (22.4%); 2010 general election: majority 9,114 (17.2%).

East Devon: 2005 general election: majority 7,936 (16.1%); 2001 general election: majority 8,195 (17.1%).