Former Member of Parliament
Giles Watling
Conservative MP for Clacton
At a glanceGiles Watling was a Conservative MP for Clacton.
Early day motions
| 4 Mar 2024 | Future defence spending | 6 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Culture, Media and Sport Sub-committee on Online Harms and Disinformation 10 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Administration Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Culture, Media and Sport Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
- Unauthorised Entry to Football Matches Bill 1 May 2024 – 8 May 2024
- Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill 7 Jun 2023 – 11 Jul 2023
- Powers of Attorney Bill 22 Feb 2023 – 1 Mar 2023
- Animal (Penalty Notices) Bill 1 Dec 2021 – 8 Dec 2021
- Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill 9 Nov 2021 – 17 Nov 2021
- DCMS Sub-Committee on Disinformation 12 Mar 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Culture, Media and Sport Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
Previous seats
- Clacton · Elected 2 times 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Elections contested
- Clacton 4 Jul 2024
- Clacton 7 May 2015
- Clacton 9 Oct 2014
Party affiliation
- Conservative 8 Jun 2017 – 30 May 2024
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Giles Watling, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Giles Watling?
Giles Watling was a Member of Parliament who represented Clacton in the House of Commons. See Giles Watling's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Giles Watling represent?
Giles Watling sat as Conservative. See Giles Watling's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Giles Watling represent?
Giles Watling was the Member of Parliament for Clacton. See Giles Watling's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Giles Watling?
Giles Watling has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Giles Watling's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.