Mr Richard Holden

The Rt Hon Mr Richard Holden is the Conservative MP for Basildon and Billericay, and has been an MP continually since 12 December 2019. He currently undertakes the role of Shadow Secretary of State for Transport.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Mr Richard Holden, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Elections contested

Preston
7 May 2015
Commons

Government posts

Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
13 November 2023 - 5 July 2024
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Department for Transport
28 October 2022 - 13 November 2023
Commons

Opposition posts

Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
8 November 2024 - 22 July 2025
Commons
Shadow Paymaster General
Cabinet Office
8 November 2024 - 22 July 2025
Commons

Committee memberships