Former Member of Parliament
Sir Vince Cable
Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham
At a glanceSir Vince Cable was a Liberal Democrat MP for Twickenham.
Early day motions
| 5 Mar 2010 | PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY AND BOAT HOME OWNERS | 30 sig. |
| 10 Dec 2009 | PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION GROUP AND PERSONAL FINANCE EDUCATION | 52 sig. |
| 30 Nov 2009 | BANK PENALTY CHARGES | 83 sig. |
| 18 May 2009 | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE | 98 sig. |
| 5 May 2009 | PARLIAMENTARY OMBUDSMAN AND EQUITABLE LIFE POLICYHOLDERS | 353 sig. |
| 2 Apr 2009 | SAVINGS SUMMARY BOX | 75 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 12 May 2010 – 8 May 2015
Opposition posts
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Cabinet Office) · Opposition Department 21 Oct 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Health and Social Care) · Opposition Department 21 Aug 2019 – 21 Oct 2019
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury) · Opposition Department 16 Jun 2017 – 20 Jul 2017
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury) · Opposition Department 12 Jul 2003 – 6 May 2010
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) · Opposition Department 1 Oct 1999 – 12 Jul 2003
- Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Treasury) (EMU and the City) · Opposition Department 1 May 1997 – 1 Oct 1999
Other posts
- Leader of the Liberal Democrats 20 Jul 2017 – 22 Jul 2019
- Acting Leader, Liberal Democrats 15 Oct 2007 – 18 Dec 2007
Committee memberships
- Treasury Committee 31 Jul 1998 – 22 Nov 1999
Previous seats
- Twickenham · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Twickenham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Twickenham 7 May 2015
- Twickenham 9 Apr 1992
- York 11 Jun 1987
- York 9 Jun 1983
- Glasgow, Hillhead 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Vince Cable, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Vince Cable?
Sir Vince Cable was a Member of Parliament who represented Twickenham in the House of Commons. See Sir Vince Cable's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Vince Cable represent?
Sir Vince Cable sat as Liberal Democrat. See Sir Vince Cable's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Vince Cable represent?
Sir Vince Cable was the Member of Parliament for Twickenham. See Sir Vince Cable's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Vince Cable?
Sir Vince Cable has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Vince Cable's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.