Former Member of Parliament
Richard Wainwright
Liberal MP for Colne Valley
At a glanceRichard Wainwright was a Liberal MP for Colne Valley.
Full parliamentary career
Committee memberships
- Court of Referees 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Colne Valley · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Colne Valley · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Colne Valley · Elected 1 time 31 Mar 1966 – 18 Jun 1970
Elections contested
- Colne Valley 18 Jun 1970
- Colne Valley 15 Oct 1964
- Colne Valley 21 Mar 1963
- Colne Valley 8 Oct 1959
- Pudsey 26 May 1955
- Pudsey 23 Feb 1950
Party affiliation
- Liberal 31 Mar 1966 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Richard Wainwright, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Richard Wainwright?
Richard Wainwright was a Member of Parliament who represented Colne Valley in the House of Commons. See Richard Wainwright's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Richard Wainwright represent?
Richard Wainwright sat as Liberal. See Richard Wainwright's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Richard Wainwright represent?
Richard Wainwright was the Member of Parliament for Colne Valley. See Richard Wainwright's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Richard Wainwright?
Richard Wainwright has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Richard Wainwright's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.