James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge is the Conservative MP for South Suffolk, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Defence.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of James Cartlidge, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Elections contested

Lewisham, Deptford
5 May 2005
Commons

Government posts

Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Ministry of Defence
21 April 2023 - 5 July 2024
Commons
Exchequer Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
28 October 2022 - 21 April 2023
Commons
Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Ministry of Justice) (and Assistant Government Whip)
Whips Office (Commons)
19 September 2021 - 7 July 2022
Commons
Assistant Whip
Whips Office (Commons)
19 September 2021 - 7 July 2022
Commons

Committee memberships