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Portrait of Mr Mike Thornton

Former Member of Parliament

Mr Mike Thornton

Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh

At a glanceMr Mike Thornton was a Liberal Democrat MP for Eastleigh.

Early day motions5 tabled
25 Feb 2015 BOTLEY BY-PASS 2 sig.
2 Feb 2015 CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE UNFCCC COP21 19 sig.
14 Jan 2015 GP WAITING TIMES 14 sig.
15 Dec 2014 OESOPHAGEAL CANCER WESTMINSTER CAMPAIGN 88 sig.
8 Oct 2013 SOUTHAMPTON CHILDREN'S HEART SURGERY UNIT 11 sig.
Full parliamentary career7 past posts

Committee memberships

  • High Speed Rail (London - West Midlands) Bill (Commons) 29 Apr 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
  • Work and Pensions Committee 27 Jan 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
  • European Scrutiny Committee 25 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015

Previous seats

  • Eastleigh · Elected 1 time 28 Feb 2013 – 30 Mar 2015

Elections contested

  • Eastleigh 8 Jun 2017
  • Eastleigh 7 May 2015

Party affiliation

  • Liberal Democrat 28 Feb 2013 – 30 Mar 2015

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£58,788 · 2015/16
Winding Up£39,749
Staffing£13,350
Office Costs£2,632

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mr Mike Thornton, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Mr Mike Thornton?

Mr Mike Thornton was a Member of Parliament who represented Eastleigh in the House of Commons. See Mr Mike Thornton's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Mr Mike Thornton represent?

Mr Mike Thornton sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr Mike Thornton's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Mr Mike Thornton represent?

Mr Mike Thornton was the Member of Parliament for Eastleigh. See Mr Mike Thornton's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Mr Mike Thornton?

Mr Mike Thornton has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Mike Thornton's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.