Chris Philp

The Rt Hon Chris Philp is the Conservative MP for Croydon South, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Home Secretary.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Chris Philp, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Croydon South
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
7 May 2015 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Home Secretary
Home Office
5 November 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Croydon South [2010 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Elections contested

Hampstead and Kilburn
6 May 2010
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Home Office)
Home Office
26 October 2022 - 5 July 2024
Commons
Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Cabinet Office
14 October 2022 - 25 October 2022
Commons
Chief Secretary to the Treasury
HM Treasury
6 September 2022 - 14 October 2022
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
16 September 2021 - 7 July 2022
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
Home Office
13 February 2020 - 16 September 2021
Commons
Minister of State (London)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
18 December 2019 - 13 February 2020
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice)
Ministry of Justice
10 September 2019 - 13 February 2020
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Leader of the House of Commons
Office of the Leader of the House of Commons
8 July 2024 - 5 November 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

Treasury Committee
8 July 2015 - 3 May 2017
Commons
Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill
12 May 2021 - 24 June 2021
Commons
Nationality and Borders Bill
15 September 2021 - 19 September 2021
Commons
Online Safety Bill
18 May 2022 - 28 June 2022
Commons
Equipment Theft (Prevention) Bill
25 January 2023 - 1 February 2023
Commons
Criminal Justice Bill
6 December 2023 - 30 January 2024
Commons
Licensing Hours Extensions Bill
7 February 2024 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill
1 May 2024 - 8 May 2024
Commons
House of Commons Commission
8 July 2024 - 5 November 2024
Commons
Members Estimate Committee
8 July 2024 - 5 November 2024
Commons
Restoration and Renewal Client Board
22 July 2024 - 5 November 2024
Commons
Modernisation Committee
9 September 2024 - 18 November 2024
Commons