Sir Edward Leigh

The Rt Hon Sir Edward Leigh is the Conservative MP for Gainsborough, and has been an MP continually since 9 June 1983. He is Father of the House of Commons.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Sir Edward Leigh, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Party affiliation

Other posts

Father of the House of Commons
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Committee memberships

Previous

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Representations

Elections contested

Middlesbrough
10 October 1974
Commons

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
2 November 1990 - 27 May 1993
Commons

Committee memberships