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Portrait of Mr Adrian Sanders

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Adrian Sanders

Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay

At a glanceMr Adrian Sanders was a Liberal Democrat MP for Torbay.

Early day motions334 tabled
20 Jan 2015 RACEHORSE WHIPPING 66 sig.
24 Oct 2014 DRIVING AND DIABETES 3 sig.
10 Sep 2014 INTENSIVE INDOOR DAIRY FARMS 102 sig.
21 Jul 2014 CANNED HUNTING OF LIONS 43 sig.
23 Jun 2014 EXCEPTIONS FOR DEMENTIA SUFFERERS 40 sig.
4 Jun 2014 PREVENTING AMPUTATIONS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF DIABETES 35 sig.
Full parliamentary career14 past posts

Opposition posts

  • Opposition Deputy Chief Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 10 Mar 2006 – 6 May 2010
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 Jun 2001 – 1 Jun 2002
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jun 2001
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) · Department for Communities and Local Government 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 2001
  • Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 2001

Committee memberships

  • Panel of Chairs 7 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Transport Committee 21 Jan 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee 10 Nov 2003 – 12 Jul 2005
  • Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 28 Jul 1997 – 11 May 2001

Previous seats

  • Torbay · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Torbay · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010

Elections contested

  • Torbay 7 May 2015
  • Torbay 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 1 May 1997 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£89,017 · 2015/16
Winding Up£70,610
Staffing£13,739
Office Costs£2,482

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Adrian Sanders, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Adrian Sanders?

Mr Adrian Sanders was a Member of Parliament who represented Torbay in the House of Commons. See Mr Adrian Sanders's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Adrian Sanders represent?

Mr Adrian Sanders sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr Adrian Sanders's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Adrian Sanders represent?

Mr Adrian Sanders was the Member of Parliament for Torbay. See Mr Adrian Sanders's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Adrian Sanders?

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

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.