Paul Holmes

Paul Holmes is the Conservative MP for Hamble Valley, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the roles of Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Paul Holmes, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Hamble Valley
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
12 December 2019 - Present

Opposition post

Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
8 November 2024 - Present
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
19 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Committee memberships

Planning and Infrastructure Bill
24 April 2025 - Present
Commons
Committee of Selection
28 April 2025 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Eastleigh [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Elections contested

Southampton, Test
8 June 2017
Commons
Mitcham and Morden
7 May 2015
Commons

Government posts

Assistant Whip
Whips Office (Commons)
25 April 2024 - 5 July 2024
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
19 July 2024 - 6 November 2024
Commons
Shadow Minister (Northern Ireland)
Northern Ireland Office
19 July 2024 - 6 November 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
25 October 2022 - 11 December 2023
Commons
Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee
2 March 2020 - 22 February 2021
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
2 March 2020 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Statutory Instruments (Select Committee)
2 March 2020 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Nationality and Borders Bill
20 September 2021 - 4 November 2021
Commons
Public Order Bill
25 May 2022 - 29 May 2022
Commons
Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill
4 September 2023 - 14 September 2023
Commons
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association and International Committee of the Red Cross (Status) Bill
28 February 2024 - 5 March 2024
Commons
Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill (Formerly known as International Freedom of Religion or Belief Bill)
17 April 2024 - 24 April 2024
Commons
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill
4 December 2024 - 12 December 2024
Commons