Former Member of Parliament
Shailesh Vara
Conservative MP for North West Cambridgeshire
At a glanceShailesh Vara was a Conservative MP for North West Cambridgeshire.
Early day motions
| 13 Oct 2009 | BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN WEAR IT PINK 2009 | 132 sig. |
| 3 Dec 2008 | TERRORIST ATTACKS IN MUMBAI (No. 2) | 79 sig. |
| 6 Oct 2008 | BREAST CANCER WEAR IT PINK DAY CAMPAIGN | 124 sig. |
| 9 Oct 2007 | BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN WEAR IT PINK 2007 | 147 sig. |
| 5 Dec 2006 | BLUE PETER SHOE BIZ APPEAL | 111 sig. |
| 11 Oct 2006 | BREAST CANCER CAMPAIGN 'WEAR IT PINK' 2006 | 167 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 7 Jul 2022 – 6 Sep 2022
- Minister of State (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 23 Jul 2018 – 15 Nov 2018
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office) · Northern Ireland Office 9 Jan 2018 – 23 Jul 2018
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 9 Jul 2015 – 18 Jul 2016
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 7 Oct 2013 – 18 Jul 2016
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 12 May 2010 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 8 Nov 2006 – 6 May 2010
Other posts
- Vice-Chair, Conservative Party 1 Jul 2001 – 1 Jul 2005
Committee memberships
- Joint Committee on the Fixed-Term Parliaments Act 10 Nov 2020 – 30 May 2024
- British Citizenship (Northern Ireland) Bill 20 Mar 2024 – 17 Apr 2024
- Automated Vehicles Bill [HL] 13 Mar 2024 – 19 Mar 2024
- Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2 Mar 2022 – 22 Mar 2022
- Environmental Audit Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 12 Oct 2020
- Finance and Services Committee 14 Nov 2011 – 14 Jan 2013
- Administration Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 14 Nov 2011
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 11 Dec 2006
Previous seats
- North West Cambridgeshire · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024
- North West Cambridgeshire · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- North West Cambridgeshire 4 Jul 2024
- Northampton South 7 Jun 2001
- Birmingham, Ladywood 1 May 1997
Party affiliation
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Shailesh Vara, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Shailesh Vara?
Shailesh Vara was a Member of Parliament who represented North West Cambridgeshire in the House of Commons. See Shailesh Vara's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Shailesh Vara represent?
Shailesh Vara sat as Conservative. See Shailesh Vara's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Shailesh Vara represent?
Shailesh Vara was the Member of Parliament for North West Cambridgeshire. See Shailesh Vara's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Shailesh Vara?
Shailesh Vara has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Shailesh Vara's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.