Former Member of Parliament
Sir Oliver Letwin
Independent MP for West Dorset
At a glanceSir Oliver Letwin was a Independent MP for West Dorset.
Early day motions
| 9 Dec 2009 | HOME EDUCATION AND THE BADMAN REVIEW | 43 sig. |
| 7 Feb 2007 | MEASUREMENT OF CARBON EMISSIONS | 89 sig. |
| 25 Jan 2007 | FOOD FROM THE SOUTH WEST | 28 sig. |
| 10 Oct 2005 | INSTITUTION OF CIVIL ENGINEERS 2005 STATE OF THE NATION REPORT | 152 sig. |
| 8 Mar 2004 | LORD PENROSE'S REPORT ON EQUITABLE LIFE | 155 sig. |
| 5 Dec 2002 | EXTRADITION BILL | 42 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister for Government Policy and Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster 15 Jul 2014 – 14 Jul 2016
- Minister for Government Policy (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 12 May 2010 – 15 Jul 2014
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister without Portfolio · HM Official Opposition 8 Dec 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) 10 May 2005 – 8 Dec 2005
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 10 Nov 2003 – 10 May 2005
- Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office) 1 Sep 2001 – 10 Nov 2003
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 26 Sep 2000 – 18 Sep 2001
- Shadow Financial Secretary · HM Official Opposition 23 Jul 1999 – 10 Jan 2000
- Opposition Spokesperson (Constitutional Affairs, Scotland and Wales) 1 Jul 1998 – 23 Jul 1999
Previous seats
- West Dorset · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- West Dorset · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Hampstead and Highgate 9 Apr 1992
- Hackney North and Stoke Newington 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Independent 4 Sep 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 4 Sep 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Oliver Letwin, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Oliver Letwin?
Sir Oliver Letwin was a Member of Parliament who represented West Dorset in the House of Commons. See Sir Oliver Letwin's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Oliver Letwin represent?
Sir Oliver Letwin sat as Independent. See Sir Oliver Letwin's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Oliver Letwin represent?
Sir Oliver Letwin was the Member of Parliament for West Dorset. See Sir Oliver Letwin's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Oliver Letwin?
Sir Oliver Letwin has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Oliver Letwin's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.