Portrait of Miriam Cates

Former Member of Parliament

Miriam Cates

Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge

At a glanceMiriam Cates was a Conservative MP for Penistone and Stocksbridge.

Full parliamentary career8 past posts

Committee memberships

  • Ecclesiastical Committee 4 Mar 2020 – 30 May 2024
  • Education Committee 19 Oct 2021 – 22 Jan 2024
  • Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Bill 1 Mar 2023 – 8 Mar 2023
  • Ballot Secrecy Bill [HL] 1 Mar 2023 – 7 Mar 2023
  • Compensation (London Capital & Finance plc and Fraud Compensation Fund) Bill 8 Jun 2021 – 15 Jun 2021

Previous seats

  • Penistone and Stocksbridge · Elected 1 time 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Elections contested

  • Penistone and Stocksbridge 4 Jul 2024

Party affiliation

  • Conservative 12 Dec 2019 – 30 May 2024

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Expenses£204,889 · 2024/25
Staffing£121,027
Miscellaneous£44,580
Accommodation£22,576

See every line item

Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Miriam Cates, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Miriam Cates?

Miriam Cates was a Member of Parliament who represented Penistone and Stocksbridge in the House of Commons. See Miriam Cates's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Miriam Cates represent?

Miriam Cates sat as Conservative. See Miriam Cates's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Miriam Cates represent?

Miriam Cates was the Member of Parliament for Penistone and Stocksbridge. See Miriam Cates's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Miriam Cates?

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

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