Former Member of Parliament
Jonathan Aitken
Conservative MP for South Thanet
At a glanceJonathan Aitken was a Conservative MP for South Thanet.
Early day motions
| 14 Feb 1992 | PRIME MINISTER'S STATEMENT ON EC EXPENDITURE | 33 sig. |
| 4 Jul 1990 | Robert Carvel | 52 sig. |
| 20 Apr 1990 | Department of Trade and Industry and European Advertising Campaign | 17 sig. |
| 21 Feb 1990 | South African Sanctions | 10 sig. |
| 5 Feb 1990 | Wider Inquiry into Misuse of Information by Crown Servants | 13 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 20 Jul 1994 – 4 Jul 1995
- Minister of State (Ministry of Defence) (Procurement) · Ministry of Defence 14 Apr 1992 – 19 Jul 1994
Previous seats
- South Thanet · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Thanet East · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
Elections contested
- South Thanet 1 May 1997
- Meriden 31 Mar 1966
Party affiliation
- Conservative 28 Feb 1974 – 1 May 1997
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jonathan Aitken, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Jonathan Aitken?
Jonathan Aitken was a Member of Parliament who represented South Thanet in the House of Commons. See Jonathan Aitken's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Jonathan Aitken represent?
Jonathan Aitken sat as Conservative. See Jonathan Aitken's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Jonathan Aitken represent?
Jonathan Aitken was the Member of Parliament for South Thanet. See Jonathan Aitken's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Jonathan Aitken?
Jonathan Aitken has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Jonathan Aitken's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.