Former Member of Parliament
Patrick Mercer
Independent MP for Newark
At a glancePatrick Mercer was a Independent MP for Newark.
Early day motions
| 26 Mar 2013 | FIJI AND THE COMMONWEALTH | 5 sig. |
| 19 Nov 2012 | NEWARK PATRIOTIC FUND | 60 sig. |
| 9 Jun 2011 | TRAVELLERS IN PRISON | 19 sig. |
| 23 May 2011 | RED GROUSE AND A UK NATIONAL BIRD | 6 sig. |
| 4 Feb 2009 | ARMED FORCES IN AFGHANISTAN | 45 sig. |
| 12 Jan 2005 | DAIRY FARMING IN THE EAST MIDLANDS | 47 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Home Office) · Home Office 1 Jul 2003 – 3 Jul 2007
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 19 Jun 2014
- Home Affairs Committee 11 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Draft Civil Contingencies Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 28 Nov 2003
- Defence Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 20 Oct 2003
Previous seats
- Newark · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Apr 2014
- Newark · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Independent 31 May 2013 – 30 Apr 2014
- Conservative 7 Jun 2001 – 31 May 2013
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Patrick Mercer, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Patrick Mercer?
Patrick Mercer was a Member of Parliament who represented Newark in the House of Commons. See Patrick Mercer's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Patrick Mercer represent?
Patrick Mercer sat as Independent. See Patrick Mercer's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Patrick Mercer represent?
Patrick Mercer was the Member of Parliament for Newark. See Patrick Mercer's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Patrick Mercer?
Patrick Mercer has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Patrick Mercer's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.