Former Member of Parliament
Amber Rudd
Independent MP for Hastings and Rye
At a glanceAmber Rudd was a Independent MP for Hastings and Rye.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister for Women and Equalities · Government Equalities Office 24 Jul 2019 – 7 Sep 2019
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 16 Nov 2018 – 7 Sep 2019
- Minister for Women and Equalities · Government Equalities Office 9 Jan 2018 – 29 Apr 2018
- Home Secretary · Home Office 13 Jul 2016 – 29 Apr 2018
- Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change · Department of Energy and Climate Change 8 May 2015 – 13 Jul 2016
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Energy and Climate Change) · Department of Energy and Climate Change 15 Jul 2014 – 8 May 2015
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 7 Oct 2013 – 15 Jul 2014
Committee memberships
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 5 Nov 2012
Previous seats
- Hastings and Rye · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
Elections contested
- Liverpool, Garston 5 May 2005
Party affiliation
- Independent 7 Sep 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Conservative 6 May 2010 – 7 Sep 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Amber Rudd, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Amber Rudd?
Amber Rudd was a Member of Parliament who represented Hastings and Rye in the House of Commons. See Amber Rudd's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Amber Rudd represent?
Amber Rudd sat as Independent. See Amber Rudd's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Amber Rudd represent?
Amber Rudd was the Member of Parliament for Hastings and Rye. See Amber Rudd's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Amber Rudd?
Amber Rudd has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Amber Rudd's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.