Chris Huhne

Liberal Democrat - Former Member for Eastleigh

First elected: 5th May 2005

Left House: 5th February 2013 (Resignation (Chiltern))


Chris Huhne is not a member of any APPGs
Secretary of State for Energy and Climate Change
12th May 2010 - 3rd Feb 2012
Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office)
20th Dec 2007 - 6th May 2010
Shadow Secretary of State (Justice)
3rd May 2008 - 8th Jan 2009
Shadow Secretary of State (Environment)
10th Mar 2006 - 20th Dec 2007
Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury
10th May 2005 - 10th Mar 2006


Division Voting information

Chris Huhne has voted in 1145 divisions, and 7 times against the majority of their Party.

18 Oct 2010 - Parliamentary Voting System and Constituencies Bill - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 53 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 25 Noes - 539
15 Jun 2010 - Backbench Business Committee - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 17 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 31 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 171 Noes - 263
1 Apr 2009 - Nick Cousins - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 10 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 36 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 304 Noes - 103
25 Nov 2008 - Dormant Bank and Building Society Accounts Bill [Lords] - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 2 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 44 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 327 Noes - 175
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 16 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 19 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 155 Noes - 196
3 Jul 2008 - Members’ Salaries - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted No - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 14 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 21 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 141 Noes - 216
26 Jun 2007 - Off-Road Vehicles (Registration) Bill [Money] - View Vote Context
Chris Huhne voted Aye - against a party majority and in line with the House
One of 12 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 20 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 197 Noes - 165
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All Debates

Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.

Sparring Partners
John Bercow (Speaker)
(33 debate interactions)
Edward Miliband (Labour)
Shadow Secretary of State of Climate Change and Net Zero
(29 debate interactions)
Caroline Flint (Labour)
(26 debate interactions)
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Department Debates
HM Treasury
(36 debate contributions)
Leader of the House
(12 debate contributions)
Department for Education
(2 debate contributions)
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Legislation Debates
Chris Huhne has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debate
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Eastleigh Petitions

e-Petitions are administered by Parliament and allow members of the public to express support for a particular issue.

If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.

If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).

Chris Huhne has not participated in any petition debates

Latest EDMs signed by Chris Huhne

Chris Huhne has not signed any Early Day Motions

Commons initiatives

These initiatives were driven by Chris Huhne, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.

MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.


Chris Huhne has not been granted any Urgent Questions

Chris Huhne has not been granted any Adjournment Debates

Chris Huhne has not introduced any legislation before Parliament

Chris Huhne has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting


Chris Huhne has not asked any Written Questions in the current parliament