Former Member of Parliament
Chris Huhne
Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh
At a glanceChris Huhne was a Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh.
Early day motions
| 19 May 2009 | UK-US EXTRADITION TREATY | 67 sig. |
| 2 Apr 2009 | MINIMUM PRICE FOR UNIT OF ALCOHOL | 41 sig. |
| 9 Dec 2008 | FORD'S SOUTHAMPTON PLANT | 20 sig. |
| 7 Oct 2008 | FORD'S SOUTHAMPTON PLANT | 33 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2006 | SINGLE FARM PAYMENTS (No. 4) | 17 sig. |
| 6 Nov 2006 | ENCOURAGING CONSUMERS INTO GREEN CARS | 24 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change · Department of Energy and Climate Change 12 May 2010 – 3 Feb 2012
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office) 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Secretary of State (Justice) 3 May 2008 – 8 Jan 2009
- Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) 10 Mar 2006 – 20 Dec 2007
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 10 Mar 2006
Previous seats
- Eastleigh · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 5 Feb 2013
- Eastleigh · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Oxford West and Abingdon 11 Jun 1987
- Reading East 9 Jun 1983
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 5 May 2005 – 5 Feb 2013
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Chris Huhne, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Chris Huhne?
Chris Huhne was a Member of Parliament who represented Eastleigh in the House of Commons. See Chris Huhne's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Chris Huhne represent?
Chris Huhne sat as Liberal Democrat. See Chris Huhne's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Chris Huhne represent?
Chris Huhne was the Member of Parliament for Eastleigh. See Chris Huhne's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Chris Huhne?
Chris Huhne has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Chris Huhne's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.