Portrait of Nigel Adams

Former Member of Parliament

Nigel Adams

Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty

At a glanceNigel Adams was a Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty.

Early day motions2 tabled
12 Sep 2014 YORKSHIRE COUNTY CRICKET CLUB 13 sig.
15 May 2013 SELBY RUGBY UNION FOOTBALL CLUB 6 sig.
Full parliamentary career13 past posts

Government posts

  • Minister of State (Cabinet Office) (Minister without Portfolio) · Cabinet Office 16 Sep 2021 – 6 Sep 2022
  • Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office) · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 2 Sep 2020 – 16 Sep 2021
  • Minister of State (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) (Joint with the Department for International Development) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 13 Feb 2020 – 2 Sep 2020
  • Minister of State (Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport 24 Jul 2019 – 13 Feb 2020
  • Assistant Whip · Whips Office (Commons) 5 Nov 2018 – 3 Apr 2019
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Wales Office) · Wales Office 5 Nov 2018 – 3 Apr 2019
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 22 May 2018 – 5 Nov 2018
  • Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 9 Jan 2018 – 5 Nov 2018
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 15 Jun 2017 – 9 Jan 2018

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • Selby and Ainsty · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 12 Jun 2023

Elections contested

  • Rossendale and Darwen 5 May 2005

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 6 May 2010 – 12 Jun 2023

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£109,704 · 2023/24
Staffing£53,652
Miscellaneous£43,691
Accommodation£8,701

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Nigel Adams, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Nigel Adams?

Nigel Adams was a Member of Parliament who represented Selby and Ainsty in the House of Commons. See Nigel Adams's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Nigel Adams represent?

Nigel Adams sat as Conservative. See Nigel Adams's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Nigel Adams represent?

Nigel Adams was the Member of Parliament for Selby and Ainsty. See Nigel Adams's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Nigel Adams?

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

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