Parliamentary Career

Theresa Villiers started out as a Member of the European Parliament in 1999 and joined the Westminster ranks in 2005, holding a number of positions in opposition and in Government. Here's an overview of her career so far:

MEP for London, 1999 - 2005
Deputy Leader of the Conservatives in the European Parliament, 2001 - 2002
MP for Chipping Barnet 2025 - 2024 (re-elected 2010, 2015, 2017 & 2019)
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, 2005 - 2007
Shadow Secretary of State for Transport, 2007 - 2010
Minister for Transport, 2010 - 2012
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, 2012 - 2016
Secretary of State for the Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs - 2019 - 2020
Member of the Intelligence and Security Committee of Parliament - 2020 - 2024

You can read Theresa's final contributions in Parliament below.

Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill | Commons debates

I hear what the hon. Lady says.

Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill | Commons debates

My hon. Friend makes a strong point. We believe that our new system of farm support can work for farmers and our environment.

Direct Payments to Farmers (Legislative Continuity) Bill | Commons debates

We will be looking carefully at all aspects of the scheme.

Agriculture Bill: Introduction | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Ministerial Statements

Today, I am introducing the Government’s landmark Agriculture Bill to the House of Commons.

Plastic Pollution | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

My hon. Friend is correct: current levels of plastic pollution are intolerable, and the Government are determined to tackle them.

Plastic Pollution | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

Our Environment Bill provides the opportunity for future Governments to set targets on the use of resources and recycling.

Plastic Pollution | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

Yes, I can give my hon. Friend that assurance.

Plastic Pollution | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

The Government are absolutely determined to crack down on any unlawful waste exports and to ensure that waste that is exported is dealt with

Office for Environmental Protection | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

Clause 20(2) of the Environment Bill places a duty on the Office for Environmental Protection to “have regard to the need to act…transparent

Office for Environmental Protection | Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Commons debates

I assure the hon.