Portrait of Ruth Edwards

Former Member of Parliament

Ruth Edwards

Conservative MP for Rushcliffe

At a glanceRuth Edwards was a Conservative MP for Rushcliffe.

Full parliamentary career10 past posts

Government posts

  • Assistant Whip · Whips Office (Commons) 16 Feb 2023 – 25 Apr 2024
  • Government Whip, Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury · HM Treasury 7 Feb 2023 – 16 Feb 2023

Committee memberships

  • Business and Trade Committee 25 Oct 2022 – 12 Jun 2023
  • Business and Trade Sub-Committee on National Security and Investment 25 Oct 2022 – 12 Jun 2023
  • Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Bill 2 Mar 2022 – 22 Mar 2022
  • Home Affairs Committee 2 Mar 2020 – 2 Nov 2021
  • Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill 25 Dec 2012 – 25 Dec 2012

Previous seats

  • Rushcliffe · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • Rushcliffe 4 Jul 2024

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£135,581 · 2024/25
Staffing£87,211
Office Costs£17,902
Miscellaneous£16,756

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Ruth Edwards, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Ruth Edwards?

Ruth Edwards was a Member of Parliament who represented Rushcliffe in the House of Commons. See Ruth Edwards's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Ruth Edwards represent?

Ruth Edwards sat as Conservative. See Ruth Edwards's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Ruth Edwards represent?

Ruth Edwards was the Member of Parliament for Rushcliffe. See Ruth Edwards's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Ruth Edwards?

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

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