Portrait of Edward Timpson

Former Member of Parliament

Edward Timpson

Conservative MP for Eddisbury

At a glanceEdward Timpson was a Conservative MP for Eddisbury.

Early day motions3 tabled
Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Solicitor General (Attorney General's Office) · Attorney General's Office 7 Jul 2022 – 7 Sep 2022
  • Minister of State (Education) · Department for Education 8 May 2015 – 12 Jun 2017
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) · Department for Education 6 Sep 2012 – 8 May 2015

Committee memberships

  • Justice Committee 29 Nov 2022 – 30 May 2024
  • School Attendance (Duties of Local Authorities and Proprietors of Schools) Bill 24 Apr 2024 – 1 May 2024
  • Health and Care Bill 7 Sep 2021 – 2 Nov 2021
  • Human Rights (Joint Committee) 13 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
  • Children, Schools and Families 13 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010

Previous seats

  • Eddisbury · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024
  • Crewe and Nantwich · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
  • Crewe and Nantwich · Elected 1 time 22 May 2008 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Crewe and Nantwich 8 Jun 2017

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 22 May 2008 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£151,324 · 2024/25
Staffing£94,871
Miscellaneous£45,932
Office Costs£8,042

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edward Timpson, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Edward Timpson?

Edward Timpson was a Member of Parliament who represented Eddisbury in the House of Commons. See Edward Timpson's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Edward Timpson represent?

Edward Timpson sat as Conservative. See Edward Timpson's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Edward Timpson represent?

Edward Timpson was the Member of Parliament for Eddisbury. See Edward Timpson's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Edward Timpson?

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

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