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.

Industrial Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions - Wales | Commons debates

One of the most important themes of the Government’s industrial strategy is the determination to ensure that all nations and regions of the

Industrial Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions - Wales | Commons debates

What discussions his Department has had with the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy on ensuring that the Government’s industrial strategy benefits the whole of the UK.

Industrial Strategy | Oral Answers to Questions - Wales | Commons debates

One of the most important themes of the Government’s industrial strategy is the determination to ensure that all nations and regions of the UK can benefit from economic prosperity. An important aspect of that is science and research, which I hope the Minister will agree offers real potential for businesses in Wales to prosper and create jobs.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

I thank all right hon. and hon.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

I beg to move, That this House has considered animal welfare standards in farming after the UK leaves the EU.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. There is no point having rules unless they are properly enforced.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

That is a concern.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend makes a useful point.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

Absolutely. There should be a long process before changes are made. However, I hope the hon.

Leaving the EU: Animal Welfare Standards in Farming | Backbench Business | Westminster Hall debates

My hon. Friend raises an entirely valid point. It takes me back to my days when I was a Member of the European Parliament. I consistently raised concerns about the inconsistent implementation and enforcement of animal welfare rules. As he points out, that often disadvantages UK farmers, who tend to take them far more seriously than their counterparts in some other countries.