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Portrait of Jo Swinson

Former Member of Parliament

Jo Swinson

Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire

At a glanceJo Swinson was a Liberal Democrat MP for East Dunbartonshire.

Early day motions69 tabled
28 Oct 2019 People's Vote 25 sig.
24 Jul 2019 NO CONFIDENCE IN THE PRIME MINISTER 14 sig.
19 Jun 2019 LGBT CO-OPERATIVE 14 sig.
8 Apr 2019 GAY RIGHTS IN BRUNEI 40 sig.
12 Sep 2018 PUBLICATION OF PARENTAL LEAVE AND PAY POLICIES 66 sig.
16 Nov 2017 PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO IRAQ'S PERSONAL STATUS LAW 27 sig.
Full parliamentary career18 past posts

Government posts

  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs) 30 Jun 2014 – 8 May 2015
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State (Department for Education) (Women and Equalities) · Department for Education 30 Jun 2014 – 8 May 2015
  • 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 6 Sep 2012 – 20 Dec 2013
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Innovation and Skills) (Employment Relations, Consumer and Postal Affairs) 6 Sep 2012 – 20 Dec 2013

Opposition posts

  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) · Opposition Department 16 Jun 2017 – 21 Aug 2019
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Scotland) · Opposition Department 10 Mar 2006 – 20 Dec 2007
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Women and Equality) · Opposition Department 1 Mar 2007 – 1 Oct 2007
  • Liberal Democrat Whip · Opposition Department 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
  • Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006

Other posts

  • Leader of the Liberal Democrats 22 Jul 2019 – 13 Dec 2019
  • Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats 20 Jun 2017 – 22 Jul 2019

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • East Dunbartonshire · Elected 3 times 5 May 2005 – 6 Nov 2019

Elections contested

  • East Dunbartonshire 12 Dec 2019
  • East Dunbartonshire 7 May 2015
  • Kingston upon Hull East 7 Jun 2001

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 6 Nov 2019

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£809 · 2020/21
Winding Up£809
Office Costs£0

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jo Swinson, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Jo Swinson?

Jo Swinson was a Member of Parliament who represented East Dunbartonshire in the House of Commons. See Jo Swinson's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Jo Swinson represent?

Jo Swinson sat as Liberal Democrat. See Jo Swinson's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Jo Swinson represent?

Jo Swinson was the Member of Parliament for East Dunbartonshire. See Jo Swinson's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Jo Swinson?

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

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