Portrait of Elizabeth Truss

Former Member of Parliament

Elizabeth Truss

Conservative MP for South West Norfolk

At a glanceElizabeth Truss was a Conservative MP for South West Norfolk.

Full parliamentary career15 past posts

Government posts

  • Prime Minister, First Lord of the Treasury, Minister for the Civil Service, and Minister for the Union · Cabinet Office 6 Sep 2022 – 25 Oct 2022
  • Foreign Secretary · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office 15 Sep 2021 – 6 Sep 2022
  • Minister for Women and Equalities · Government Equalities Office 10 Sep 2019 – 6 Sep 2022
  • Secretary of State for International Trade and President of the Board of Trade · Department for International Trade 24 Jul 2019 – 15 Sep 2021
  • Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 11 Jun 2017 – 24 Jul 2019
  • Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice · Ministry of Justice 14 Jul 2016 – 11 Jun 2017
  • Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 15 Jul 2014 – 14 Jul 2016
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education) · Department for Education 6 Sep 2012 – 15 Jul 2014

Other posts

  • Leader of the Conservative Party 5 Sep 2022 – 24 Oct 2022

Committee memberships

Previous seats

  • South West Norfolk · Elected 4 times 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • South West Norfolk 4 Jul 2024
  • Calder Valley 5 May 2005
  • Hemsworth 7 Jun 2001

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 6 May 2010 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£174,479 · 2024/25
Staffing£125,959
Miscellaneous£34,952
Office Costs£7,292

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Elizabeth Truss, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Elizabeth Truss?

Elizabeth Truss was a Member of Parliament who represented South West Norfolk in the House of Commons. See Elizabeth Truss's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Elizabeth Truss represent?

Elizabeth Truss sat as Conservative. See Elizabeth Truss's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Elizabeth Truss represent?

Elizabeth Truss was the Member of Parliament for South West Norfolk. See Elizabeth Truss's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Elizabeth Truss?

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

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