Former Member of Parliament
John Pugh
Liberal Democrat MP for Southport
At a glanceJohn Pugh was a Liberal Democrat MP for Southport.
Early day motions
| 8 Feb 2016 | LIVERPOOL FANS TICKET PROTEST | 21 sig. |
| 12 Oct 2015 | FREE SCHOOL MEALS FOR INFANT PUPILS | 21 sig. |
| 17 Dec 2014 | REPLACEMENT OF PACER TRAIN ROLLING STOCK | 20 sig. |
| 9 Sep 2014 | PACER TRAINS | 7 sig. |
| 5 Jul 2012 | PLASTIC PACKAGING RECYLING TARGETS | 5 sig. |
| 18 Apr 2012 | CUP FINAL TRANSPORT | 17 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Education) · Opposition Department 29 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 2009 – 1 Jun 2010
- Shadow Minister (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jul 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 10 Mar 2006 – 20 Dec 2007
- Shadow Minister (Transport) · Department for Transport 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jun 2002 – 1 Jun 2005
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Public Accounts Committee 7 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Public Accounts Commission 12 Jul 2010 – 4 Nov 2015
- Public Accounts Committee 30 Jun 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee 28 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee 27 Jun 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Public Accounts Committee 22 May 2006 – 6 May 2010
- Crossrail Bill 5 Dec 2005 – 13 Nov 2007
- Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 27 Jun 2006
- Draft Gambling Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 22 Jul 2004
- Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee 22 Jul 2002 – 10 Nov 2003
- Transport, Local Government & The Regions 16 Jul 2001 – 22 Jul 2002
Previous seats
- Southport · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Southport · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 7 Jun 2001 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Pugh, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Pugh?
John Pugh was a Member of Parliament who represented Southport in the House of Commons. See John Pugh's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Pugh represent?
John Pugh sat as Liberal Democrat. See John Pugh's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Pugh represent?
John Pugh was the Member of Parliament for Southport. See John Pugh's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Pugh?
John Pugh has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Pugh's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.