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 roles of Opposition Whip (Commons), and Shadow Paymaster General.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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Representation

Basildon and Billericay
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Conservative
12 December 2019 - Present

Opposition post

Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
8 November 2024 - Present
Commons
Shadow Paymaster General
Cabinet Office
8 November 2024 - Present
Commons

Committee memberships

Procedure Committee
28 October 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

North West Durham [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
12 December 2019 - 30 May 2024
Commons

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

Committee memberships

Public Accounts Committee
2 March 2020 - 15 March 2022
Commons
European Statutory Instruments Committee
2 March 2020 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
25 February 2021 - 14 April 2021
Commons
Select Committee on the Armed Forces Bill
22 February 2021 - 22 February 2021
Commons
Higher Education (Freedom of Speech) Bill
7 September 2021 - 22 September 2021
Commons
Approved Premises (Substance Testing) Bill
8 December 2021 - 15 December 2021
Commons
Finance (No.2) Bill
8 December 2021 - 11 January 2022
Commons
Marriage and Civil Partnership (Minimum Age) Bill
5 January 2022 - 12 January 2022
Commons
Online Safety Bill
18 May 2022 - 28 June 2022
Commons
Trade (Australia and New Zealand) Bill
4 October 2022 - 18 October 2022
Commons
Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
11 January 2023 - 17 January 2023
Commons
Product Regulation and Metrology Bill [HL]
13 May 2025 - 15 May 2025
Commons