Former Member of Parliament
Crispin Blunt
Independent MP for Reigate
At a glanceCrispin Blunt was a Independent MP for Reigate.
Early day motions
| 3 Jul 2023 | Prescribing of cannabis medicines by general medical practitioners | 19 sig. |
| 13 May 2020 | International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Transphobia and Interphobia 2020 | 42 sig. |
| 19 Dec 2019 | Review of democracy | 11 sig. |
| 23 Apr 2019 | CONDUCT OF THE SPEAKER (IMPARTIALITY) | 1 sig. |
| 11 Jan 2019 | PARLIAMENTARY PRAYERS | 16 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2017 | BOOSTING RELIGIOUS AND ETHNIC MIXING IN SCHOOLS | 8 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) (Prisons and Probation) · Ministry of Justice 17 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) · Home Office 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 15 Jun 2004 – 19 Jan 2009
- Shadow Minister (Trade and Industry) · Department of Trade and Industry 3 May 2002 – 1 Jul 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 18 Sep 2001 – 3 May 2002
Committee memberships
- Employment Relations (Flexible Working) Bill 30 Nov 2022 – 7 Dec 2022
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Feb 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee 5 Jan 2016 – 3 May 2017
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 10 Sep 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 18 Jun 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Draft Voting Eligibility (Prisoners) Bill (Joint Committee) 4 Mar 2013 – 16 Dec 2013
- Finance and Services Committee 17 Jul 2005 – 9 Feb 2009
- Defence Committee 17 Nov 2003 – 1 Nov 2004
- Environment, Transport & Regional Affairs 21 Feb 2000 – 1 Jun 2001
- Defence Committee 14 Jul 1998 – 21 Feb 2000
Previous seats
- Reigate · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- Reigate · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- West Bromwich East 9 Apr 1992
Party affiliation
- Independent 26 Oct 2023 – 30 May 2024
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 26 Oct 2023
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crispin Blunt, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Crispin Blunt?
Crispin Blunt was a Member of Parliament who represented Reigate in the House of Commons. See Crispin Blunt's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Crispin Blunt represent?
Crispin Blunt sat as Independent. See Crispin Blunt's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Crispin Blunt represent?
Crispin Blunt was the Member of Parliament for Reigate. See Crispin Blunt's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Crispin Blunt?
Crispin Blunt has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Crispin Blunt's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.