Mr Douglas Carswell

Mr Douglas Carswell is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Independent MP for Clacton, and left the Commons on 3 May 2017.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Mr Douglas Carswell, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Clacton [2010 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
6 May 2010 - 3 May 2017
Commons
Harwich [1997 - 2010]
Elected 1 time
5 May 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Party affiliation

Independent
25 March 2017 - 3 May 2017
UK Independence Party
9 October 2014 - 24 March 2017
Conservative
5 May 2005 - 29 August 2014

Elections contested

Sedgefield
7 June 2001
Commons

House membership

Commons
Mr Douglas Carswell
9 October 2014 - 3 May 2017
Commons
Mr Douglas Carswell
5 May 2005 - 29 August 2014

Committee memberships

Human Rights (Joint Committee)
12 July 2005 - 13 October 2008
Commons
Education & Skills
16 January 2006 - 8 November 2007
Commons
Children, Schools and Families
9 November 2007 - 6 May 2010
Commons
Public Accounts Committee
9 February 2009 - 6 May 2010
Commons