Portrait of Sir David Lidington

Former Member of Parliament

Sir David Lidington

Conservative MP for Aylesbury

At a glanceSir David Lidington was a Conservative MP for Aylesbury.

Early day motions23 tabled
Full parliamentary career20 past posts

Government posts

  • Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster · Cabinet Office 8 Jan 2018 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Minister of State (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 8 Jan 2018 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 11 Jun 2017 – 8 Jan 2018
  • Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 14 Jul 2016 – 3 May 2017
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (European issues and NATO) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 13 May 2010 – 14 Jul 2016

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 3 Jul 2007 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 1 Jul 2003 – 3 Jul 2007
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 23 Jul 2002 – 1 Jul 2003
  • Shadow Minister (Food, Farming and Environment) · HM Official Opposition 5 Sep 2002 – 19 Dec 2002
  • Shadow Financial Secretary · HM Official Opposition 8 Oct 2001 – 1 Oct 2002
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Apr 1999 – 4 Oct 2001

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Aylesbury · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
  • Aylesbury · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
  • Aylesbury · Elected 1 time 9 Apr 1992 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Vauxhall 11 Jun 1987

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 9 Apr 1992 – 6 Nov 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£148,889 · 2019/20
Staffing£85,693
Winding Up£25,117
Miscellaneous£18,113

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sir David Lidington, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Sir David Lidington?

Sir David Lidington was a Member of Parliament who represented Aylesbury in the House of Commons. See Sir David Lidington's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Sir David Lidington represent?

Sir David Lidington sat as Conservative. See Sir David Lidington's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Sir David Lidington represent?

Sir David Lidington was the Member of Parliament for Aylesbury. See Sir David Lidington's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Sir David Lidington?

Sir David Lidington has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir David Lidington's official Parliament profile.

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