Portrait of Mark Reckless

Former Member of Parliament

Mark Reckless

UK Independence Party MP for Rochester and Strood

At a glanceMark Reckless was a UK Independence Party MP for Rochester and Strood.

Early day motions2 tabled
20 Mar 2012 MINISTERIAL PENSIONS 4 sig.
18 Oct 2010 SOUTHEASTERN TRAIN FARES 7 sig.
Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Rochester and Strood · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015

Elections contested

  • Rochester and Strood 7 May 2015
  • Medway 5 May 2005
  • Medway 7 Jun 2001

Party affiliation

  • UK Independence Party 27 Sep 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Conservative 6 May 2010 – 27 Sep 2014

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£51,825 · 2015/16
Winding Up£40,959
Staffing£9,854
Office Costs£979

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mark Reckless, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mark Reckless?

Mark Reckless was a Member of Parliament who represented Rochester and Strood in the House of Commons. See Mark Reckless's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mark Reckless represent?

Mark Reckless sat as UK Independence Party. See Mark Reckless's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mark Reckless represent?

Mark Reckless was the Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood. See Mark Reckless's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mark Reckless?

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

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