Former Member of Parliament
Jenny Willott
Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central
At a glanceJenny Willott was a Liberal Democrat MP for Cardiff Central.
Early day motions
| 7 Nov 2011 | UK YOUTH PARLIAMENT CAMPAIGN 2011 | 34 sig. |
| 1 Nov 2011 | BANKRUPTCY OF ALLIED STEEL AND WIRE | 14 sig. |
| 31 Mar 2011 | INDIA - EU FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND ITS EFFECT ON AFFORDABLE MEDICINES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD | 37 sig. |
| 10 Mar 2010 | CIVIL SERVICE COMPENSATION SCHEME (No. 2) | 30 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2009 | PROFESSIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR | 13 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2009 | INDEPENDENCE OF NHS CHARITIES | 23 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 6 Sep 2012 – 4 Nov 2014
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Culture, Media and Sport) (Women and Equalities) (jointly with the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 20 Dec 2013 – 30 Jun 2014
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs) 20 Dec 2013 – 30 Jun 2014
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 3 Feb 2012 – 6 Sep 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Duchy of Lancaster Office 8 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 7 Oct 2008 – 8 Jan 2009
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 1 Jul 2008 – 7 Oct 2008
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Mar 2006 – 1 Jul 2008
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 10 Mar 2006 – 20 Dec 2007
Committee memberships
- Work and Pensions Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Public Administration Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
Previous seats
- Cardiff Central · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Cardiff Central · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Cardiff Central 7 May 2015
- Cardiff Central 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jenny Willott, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Jenny Willott?
Jenny Willott was a Member of Parliament who represented Cardiff Central in the House of Commons. See Jenny Willott's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Jenny Willott represent?
Jenny Willott sat as Liberal Democrat. See Jenny Willott's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Jenny Willott represent?
Jenny Willott was the Member of Parliament for Cardiff Central. See Jenny Willott's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Jenny Willott?
Jenny Willott has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Jenny Willott's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.