Former Member of Parliament
Mr Charles Kennedy
Liberal Democrat MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber
At a glanceMr Charles Kennedy was a Liberal Democrat MP for Ross, Skye and Lochaber.
Early day motions
| 31 Jan 2013 | SABHAL MOR OSTAIG 40th ANNIVERSARY | 11 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2012 | IDENTIFICATION OF POLITICAL PRISONERS IN BURMA | 38 sig. |
| 22 Feb 2012 | CENTENARY OF THE DEWAR REPORT | 10 sig. |
| 8 Sep 2010 | OFFSHORE WIND INFRASTRUCTURE COMPETITION | 62 sig. |
| 19 Jan 2010 | NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND THE ARTS BIG GREEN CHALLENGE AWARDS | 26 sig. |
| 13 Mar 2006 | DEFENCE EXPORT SERVICES ORGANISATION | 64 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 1 Jun 1997 – 1 Jun 1999
- Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1 Jun 1992 – 1 Jun 1997
- Shadow Spokesperson (Health) · Department of Health 1 Jun 1989 – 1 Jun 1992
Other posts
- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (Substitute Member) 10 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Leader of the Liberal Democrats 9 Aug 1999 – 7 Jan 2006
- Party Chair, Liberal Democrats 1 Jan 1991 – 31 Dec 1994
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Advisory Committee on Works of Art 18 Nov 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Standards and Privileges 25 Jun 1997 – 3 Nov 1999
Previous seats
- Ross, Skye and Lochaber · Elected 2 times 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Ross, Skye and Inverness West · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
- Ross, Cromarty and Skye · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Ross, Skye and Lochaber 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 19 Mar 1988 – 30 Mar 2015
- Social Democratic Party 9 Jun 1983 – 19 Mar 1988
Expenses
Source: IPSA (OGL v3.0)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr Charles Kennedy, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr Charles Kennedy?
Mr Charles Kennedy was a Member of Parliament who represented Ross, Skye and Lochaber in the House of Commons. See Mr Charles Kennedy's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr Charles Kennedy represent?
Mr Charles Kennedy sat as Liberal Democrat. See Mr Charles Kennedy's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr Charles Kennedy represent?
Mr Charles Kennedy was the Member of Parliament for Ross, Skye and Lochaber. See Mr Charles Kennedy's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr Charles Kennedy?
Mr Charles Kennedy has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr Charles Kennedy's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.