Richard Foord

Richard Foord is the Liberal Democrat MP for Honiton and Sidmouth, and has been an MP continually since 23 June 2022.

Parliamentary career

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

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Current

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Representation

Honiton and Sidmouth
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Liberal Democrat
23 June 2022 - Present

Committee memberships

Foreign Affairs Committee
28 October 2024 - Present
Commons
Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament
11 December 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Tiverton and Honiton [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
23 June 2022 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Elections contested

North Somerset
8 June 2017
Commons

Opposition posts

Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence)
Opposition Department
11 July 2022 - 18 September 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

Electricity and Gas Transmission (Compensation) Bill
18 January 2023 - 23 January 2023
Commons
Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation Bill
1 May 2024 - 8 May 2024
Commons