Former Member of Parliament
Sir Anthony Kershaw
Conservative MP for Stroud
At a glanceSir Anthony Kershaw was a Conservative MP for Stroud.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Air Force) · Ministry of Defence 5 Jun 1973 – 8 Jan 1974
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign and Commonwealth Office) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 15 Oct 1970 – 5 Jun 1973
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Public Building and Works) · Ministry of Public Building and Works 24 Jun 1970 – 15 Oct 1970
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987
- Foreign Affairs Committee · Chair 3 May 1979 – 1 Jan 1987
Previous seats
- Stroud · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Stroud · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Stroud · Elected 5 times 26 May 1955 – 28 Feb 1974
Elections contested
- Gloucester 25 Oct 1951
- Gloucester 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Conservative 26 May 1955 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Anthony Kershaw, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Anthony Kershaw?
Sir Anthony Kershaw was a Member of Parliament who represented Stroud in the House of Commons. See Sir Anthony Kershaw's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Anthony Kershaw represent?
Sir Anthony Kershaw sat as Conservative. See Sir Anthony Kershaw's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Anthony Kershaw represent?
Sir Anthony Kershaw was the Member of Parliament for Stroud. See Sir Anthony Kershaw's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Anthony Kershaw?
Sir Anthony Kershaw has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Anthony Kershaw's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.