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Portrait of Stephen Williams

Former Member of Parliament

Stephen Williams

Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West

At a glanceStephen Williams was a Liberal Democrat MP for Bristol West.

Early day motions54 tabled
4 Mar 2013 IDIOPATHIC PULMONARY FIBROSIS 36 sig.
25 Jan 2013 BUSES IN BRISTOL 12 sig.
16 Jan 2013 150th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BIRTH OF DAVID LLOYD GEORGE 12 sig.
30 Oct 2012 LONDON PADDINGTON UNDERGROUND STATION 21 sig.
3 Jul 2012 ETHICAL BANKS 30 sig.
14 May 2012 SHAREHOLDERS AND EXECUTIVE PAY 31 sig.
Full parliamentary career17 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 7 Oct 2013 – 8 May 2015

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Secretary of State (Innovation, Universities and Skills) 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Minister (Children, Young People and Families) · HM Official Opposition 28 Jun 2007 – 20 Dec 2007
  • Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 10 Mar 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
  • Shadow Minister (Health) · Department of Health 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006

Committee memberships

  • Members' Expenses Committee 18 Jul 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Political and Constitutional Reform Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 31 Oct 2013
  • Children, Schools and Families 9 Nov 2007 – 28 Jan 2008
  • Education & Skills 12 Jul 2005 – 8 Nov 2007
  • Public Accounts Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 24 Apr 2006

Previous seats

  • Bristol West · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Bristol West · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Bristol West 8 Jun 2017
  • Bristol West 7 May 2015
  • Bristol West 7 Jun 2001
  • Bristol South 1 May 1997

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£52,346 · 2015/16
Winding Up£26,274
Staffing£14,139
Miscellaneous Expenses£4,607

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Stephen Williams, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Stephen Williams?

Stephen Williams was a Member of Parliament who represented Bristol West in the House of Commons. See Stephen Williams's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Stephen Williams represent?

Stephen Williams sat as Liberal Democrat. See Stephen Williams's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Stephen Williams represent?

Stephen Williams was the Member of Parliament for Bristol West. See Stephen Williams's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Stephen Williams?

Stephen Williams has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Stephen Williams's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.