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.

Police Stations | Commons debates

I am very much aware of the concern felt in many parts of London about the tri-borough policing model, and I think it is important to review

Police Stations | Commons debates

The hon.

Police Stations | Commons debates

I agree entirely. The Mayor’s U-turn on Uxbridge should be a lifeline for police stations across the capital.

Northern Ireland Budget (No. 2) Bill | Commons debates

Can the Secretary of State confirm that the UK Government still provide additional funding to the Police Service of Northern Ireland to refl

Iran | Commons debates

A constituent of mine has repeatedly raised serious concerns about connections between the Islamic Centre of England, the IRGC and the Offic

Business of the House | Commons debates

May we have a debate on acquired brain injury so that I can highlight the work of my constituent, Dr Shan Shan Jing, who became a victim of

Poultry: Antibiotics | Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs | Written Answers

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has had discussions with food (a) retailers and (b) produ

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill | Commons debates

Indeed. Today is our opportunity to take a stand against BDS and I encourage as many hon. Members as possible to do that.

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill | Commons debates

I strongly support this legislation, and I want to thank all constituents who have been in touch with me to tell me their views on it.

Economic Activity of Public Bodies (Overseas Matters) Bill | Commons debates

I strongly support this legislation, and I want to thank all constituents who have been in touch with me to tell me their views on it.