Former Member of Parliament
Kelly Tolhurst
Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood
At a glanceKelly Tolhurst was a Conservative MP for Rochester and Strood.
Early day motions
| 16 May 2024 | 30th anniversary of the Maritime Volunteer Service | 8 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Education) · Department for Education 7 Sep 2022 – 27 Oct 2022
- Treasurer of HM Household (Deputy Chief Whip, House of Commons) · HM Household 1 Jul 2022 – 7 Sep 2022
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Housing, Communities and Local Government) · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government 8 Sep 2020 – 16 Jan 2021
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport) · Department for Transport 13 Feb 2020 – 8 Sep 2020
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy) · Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy 19 Jul 2018 – 13 Feb 2020
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 9 Jan 2018 – 19 Jul 2018
Committee memberships
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 22 Jan 2024 – 30 May 2024
- Finance (No. 2) Bill 10 May 2023 – 18 May 2023
- Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] 1 Mar 2023 – 7 Mar 2023
- Committee of Selection 14 Jul 2022 – 11 Oct 2022
- Animal Welfare (Sentience) Bill [HL] 9 Feb 2022 – 10 Feb 2022
- Dormant Assets Bill [HL] 15 Dec 2021 – 11 Jan 2022
- Business and Trade Committee 17 Oct 2016 – 13 Mar 2017
- European Scrutiny Committee 15 Jul 2015 – 7 Nov 2016
- Business, Innovation and Skills Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 17 Oct 2016
Previous seats
- Rochester and Strood · Elected 3 times 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Rochester and Strood 4 Jul 2024
- Rochester and Strood 20 Nov 2014
Party affiliation
- Conservative 7 May 2015 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kelly Tolhurst, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Kelly Tolhurst?
Kelly Tolhurst was a Member of Parliament who represented Rochester and Strood in the House of Commons. See Kelly Tolhurst's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Kelly Tolhurst represent?
Kelly Tolhurst sat as Conservative. See Kelly Tolhurst's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Kelly Tolhurst represent?
Kelly Tolhurst was the Member of Parliament for Rochester and Strood. See Kelly Tolhurst's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Kelly Tolhurst?
Kelly Tolhurst has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Kelly Tolhurst's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.