Former Member of Parliament
Miss Ann Widdecombe
Conservative MP for Maidstone and The Weald
At a glanceMiss Ann Widdecombe was a Conservative MP for Maidstone and The Weald.
Early day motions
| 26 Jan 2010 | LAW ON ASSISTED SUICIDE (No. 2) | 28 sig. |
| 1 Dec 2009 | LAW ON ASSISTED SUICIDE | 70 sig. |
| 22 Oct 2009 | PROMOTING DIVERSITY AMONG LOCAL GOVERNMENT DECISION-MAKERS | 13 sig. |
| 16 Jul 2008 | FREE VOTES ON THE HUMAN FERTILISATION AND EMBRYOLOGY BILL | 1 sig. |
| 7 Feb 2008 | 90th ANNIVERSARY OF THE REPRESENTATION OF THE PEOPLE ACT 1918 | 3 sig. |
| 25 Jun 2007 | BRITISH MEDICAL ASSOCIATION AND ABORTION | 21 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Home Office) · Home Office 6 Jul 1995 – 1 May 1997
- Minister of State (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 20 Jul 1994 – 6 Jul 1995
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Employment) · Department of Employment 27 May 1993 – 20 Jul 1994
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Social Security) · Department of Social Security 30 Nov 1990 – 27 May 1993
Opposition posts
- Shadow Home Secretary · Home Office 15 Jun 1999 – 18 Sep 2001
- Shadow Secretary of State for Health · Department of Health 2 Jun 1998 – 15 Jun 1999
Committee memberships
- Panel of Chairs 26 Jun 2001 – 12 Dec 2005
- Home Affairs Committee 18 Nov 2002 – 26 Jan 2004
- Standards and Privileges 25 Jun 1997 – 3 Dec 1997
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 15 Dec 1989 – 27 Mar 1991
- Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee) 15 Dec 1989 – 6 Feb 1991
- Statutory Instruments (Select Committee) 15 Dec 1989 – 15 Dec 1989
Previous seats
- Maidstone and The Weald · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
- Maidstone · Elected 2 times 11 Jun 1987 – 1 May 1997
Elections contested
- Plymouth, Devonport 9 Jun 1983
- Burnley 3 May 1979
Party affiliation
- Conservative 11 Jun 1987 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Miss Ann Widdecombe, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Miss Ann Widdecombe?
Miss Ann Widdecombe was a Member of Parliament who represented Maidstone and The Weald in the House of Commons. See Miss Ann Widdecombe's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Miss Ann Widdecombe represent?
Miss Ann Widdecombe sat as Conservative. See Miss Ann Widdecombe's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Miss Ann Widdecombe represent?
Miss Ann Widdecombe was the Member of Parliament for Maidstone and The Weald. See Miss Ann Widdecombe's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Miss Ann Widdecombe?
Miss Ann Widdecombe has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Miss Ann Widdecombe's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.