Former Member of Parliament
Simon Hughes
Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark
At a glanceSimon Hughes was a Liberal Democrat MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark.
Early day motions
| 17 Dec 2013 | LEGAL RECOGNITION FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT ASSOCIATE WITH A PARTICULAR GENDER | 10 sig. |
| 14 Oct 2013 | SUPPORTING IRISH IMMIGRANTS | 31 sig. |
| 13 Feb 2013 | THAMES TIDEWAY TUNNEL | 10 sig. |
| 4 Feb 2013 | TAX AVOIDANCE AND GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS | 28 sig. |
| 19 Mar 2012 | WALES RUGBY VICTORIES | 9 sig. |
| 2 Nov 2011 | TIDEWAY SAILABILITY AND GREENLAND DOCK | 1 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Ministry of Justice) · Ministry of Justice 18 Dec 2013 – 8 May 2015
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change · Department of Energy and Climate Change 8 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 20 Dec 2007 – 8 Jan 2009
- Shadow Attorney General · Attorney General's Office 10 May 2005 – 20 Dec 2007
- Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (also Shadow Minister for London) · Ministry of Justice 10 Mar 2006 – 9 May 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2003
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1995 – 1 Jun 1999
- Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 1989 – 1 Jun 1999
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1992 – 1 Jun 1994
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jun 1988 – 1 Jun 1992
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1988 – 1 Oct 1988
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1983 – 1 Jun 1988
Other posts
- Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats 9 Jun 2010 – 29 Jan 2014
- Party Chair, Liberal Democrats 1 Jan 2005 – 31 Dec 2008
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 25 Feb 2014
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 5 Nov 2012 – 27 Jan 2014
- Conventions (Joint Committee) 17 May 2006 – 31 Oct 2006
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Jan 2002 – 5 May 2005
Previous seats
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- North Southwark and Bermondsey · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Southwark and Bermondsey · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Bermondsey · Elected 1 time 24 Feb 1983 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark 8 Jun 2017
- Bermondsey and Old Southwark 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 2 Mar 1988 – 30 Mar 2015
- Liberal 24 Feb 1983 – 2 Mar 1988
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Simon Hughes, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Simon Hughes?
Simon Hughes was a Member of Parliament who represented Bermondsey and Old Southwark in the House of Commons. See Simon Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Simon Hughes represent?
Simon Hughes sat as Liberal Democrat. See Simon Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Simon Hughes represent?
Simon Hughes was the Member of Parliament for Bermondsey and Old Southwark. See Simon Hughes's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Simon Hughes?
Simon Hughes has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Simon Hughes's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.