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Portrait of Gordon Birtwistle

Former Member of Parliament

Gordon Birtwistle

Liberal Democrat MP for Burnley

At a glanceGordon Birtwistle was a Liberal Democrat MP for Burnley.

Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Previous seats

  • Burnley · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015

Elections contested

  • Burnley 4 Jul 2024
  • Burnley 8 Jun 2017
  • Burnley 7 May 2015
  • Burnley 1 May 1997
  • Burnley 9 Apr 1992

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£63,667 · 2015/16
Winding Up£44,041
Staffing£15,962
Accommodation£1,571

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Gordon Birtwistle, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Gordon Birtwistle?

Gordon Birtwistle was a Member of Parliament who represented Burnley in the House of Commons. See Gordon Birtwistle's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Gordon Birtwistle represent?

Gordon Birtwistle sat as Liberal Democrat. See Gordon Birtwistle's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Gordon Birtwistle represent?

Gordon Birtwistle was the Member of Parliament for Burnley. See Gordon Birtwistle's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Gordon Birtwistle?

Gordon Birtwistle has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Gordon Birtwistle's official Parliament profile.

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