Former Member of Parliament
Mr Douglas Carswell
Independent MP for Clacton
At a glanceMr Douglas Carswell was a Independent MP for Clacton.
Early day motions
| 9 Feb 2017 | EUROPEAN UNION SERIES No. 1 (2017) (Cm. 9405) | 1 sig. |
| 16 Dec 2009 | UNIVERSAL JURISDICTION LEGISLATION | 1 sig. |
| 24 Nov 2009 | PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (RECALL AND PRIMARIES) BILL | 21 sig. |
| 26 Oct 2009 | MEDICAL AND FOOD SUPPLIES TO GAZA | 1 sig. |
| 19 Oct 2009 | PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS (RECALL AND PRIMARIES) BILL | 33 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Public Accounts Committee 9 Feb 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Children, Schools and Families 9 Nov 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 12 Jul 2005 – 13 Oct 2008
- Education & Skills 16 Jan 2006 – 8 Nov 2007
Previous seats
- Clacton · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Harwich · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Sedgefield 7 Jun 2001
Party affiliation
- Independent 25 Mar 2017 – 3 May 2017
- UK Independence Party 9 Oct 2014 – 24 Mar 2017
- Conservative 5 May 2005 – 29 Aug 2014
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Douglas Carswell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Douglas Carswell?
Mr Douglas Carswell was a Member of Parliament who represented Clacton in the House of Commons. See Mr Douglas Carswell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Douglas Carswell represent?
Mr Douglas Carswell sat as Independent. See Mr Douglas Carswell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Douglas Carswell represent?
Mr Douglas Carswell was the Member of Parliament for Clacton. See Mr Douglas Carswell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Douglas Carswell?
Mr Douglas Carswell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Douglas Carswell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.