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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.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

My hon.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

I am going to make a little more progress. Only six years ago, 40% of our electricity came from coal; now that figure is less than 5%.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

My right hon. Friend makes a hugely important point, and I wholeheartedly agree and will return to it in a few moments.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

We will certainly look at all the options to create low-carbon jobs, including the ideas that the hon. Gentleman speaks about.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the pressing concerns about single-use plastic.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

I agree that we need a real step change in moving to a much more circular economy, and I believe that our Bill will set us on that path.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

We are already subject to rigorous legal obligations in relation to our carbon budgets, and we are showing real progress towards meeting the

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

I can reassure the hon. Lady by drawing her attention to clause 10, which provides for interim targets.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

I assure my right hon.

The Climate Emergency | Debate on the Address | Commons debates

That is, of course, the case.

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