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Portrait of Mr Michael Portillo

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Michael Portillo

Conservative MP for Kensington and Chelsea

At a glanceMr Michael Portillo was a Conservative MP for Kensington and Chelsea.

Early day motions1 tabled
10 Mar 2005 HIGHWAYS (S.I., 2005, No. 476) 2 sig.
Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Secretary of State for Defence · Ministry of Defence 5 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
  • Secretary of State for Employment · Department of Employment 20 Jul 1994 – 5 Jul 1995
  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 10 Apr 1992 – 19 Jul 1994
  • Minister (Department of Environment) (Local Government) · Department for the Environment 4 May 1990 – 14 Apr 1992
  • Minister of State (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 25 Jul 1988 – 4 May 1990
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health) · Department of Health 13 Jun 1987 – 25 Jul 1988
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 16 Oct 1986 – 15 Jun 1987

Opposition posts

  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 2 Feb 2000 – 18 Sep 2001

Previous seats

  • Kensington and Chelsea · Elected 2 times 25 Nov 1999 – 5 May 2005
  • Enfield, Southgate · Elected 3 times 13 Dec 1984 – 1 May 1997

Elections contested

  • Enfield, Southgate 1 May 1997
  • Birmingham, Perry Barr 9 Jun 1983

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 13 Dec 1984 – 5 May 2005

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Michael Portillo, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Michael Portillo?

Mr Michael Portillo was a Member of Parliament who represented Kensington and Chelsea in the House of Commons. See Mr Michael Portillo's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Michael Portillo represent?

Mr Michael Portillo sat as Conservative. See Mr Michael Portillo's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Michael Portillo represent?

Mr Michael Portillo was the Member of Parliament for Kensington and Chelsea. See Mr Michael Portillo's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Michael Portillo?

Mr Michael Portillo has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Michael Portillo's official Parliament profile.

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