Former Member of Parliament
Sir Russell Johnston
Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber
At a glanceSir Russell Johnston was a Liberal Democrat MP for Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber.
Early day motions
| 20 Nov 1996 | ROUGH SLEEPERS' INITIATIVE | 34 sig. |
| 14 Nov 1996 | ISLE OF EIGG | 36 sig. |
| 31 Jan 1996 | LONDON TRANSPORT AND MR RON LIPSIUS | 11 sig. |
| 22 Mar 1994 | SERBIAN CONFISCATION OF KOSOVAN ACADEMY OF SCIENCE AND ART | 25 sig. |
| 25 Jan 1994 | MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT AND INTERNATIONAL ASSEMBLIES | 8 sig. |
| 12 Jan 1994 | INFORMATION TO MEMBERS OF PARLIAMENT | 4 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Deputy Leader, Liberal Democrats 3 Mar 1988 – 1 Jul 1992
Committee memberships
- Privileges 22 Nov 1988 – 16 Mar 1992
Previous seats
- Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber · Elected 3 times 9 Jun 1983 – 1 May 1997
- Inverness · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Inverness · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 8 May 1988 – 27 Jul 2008
- Liberal 15 Oct 1964 – 8 May 1988
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Russell Johnston, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Russell Johnston?
Sir Russell Johnston was a Member of Parliament who represented Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber in the House of Commons. See Sir Russell Johnston's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Russell Johnston represent?
Sir Russell Johnston sat as Liberal Democrat. See Sir Russell Johnston's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Russell Johnston represent?
Sir Russell Johnston was the Member of Parliament for Inverness, Nairn and Lochaber. See Sir Russell Johnston's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Russell Johnston?
Sir Russell Johnston has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Russell Johnston's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.