Sammy Wilson

Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit)

DUP MP for East Antrim

@eastantrimmp https://facebook.com/SammyWilsonMP

About your Member of Parliament

Your MP (Sammy Wilson) represents you, and all of the people who live in East Antrim, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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DUP MP for East Antrim, Former DUP MLA for East Antrim

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

Entered the Assembly on 25 June 1998 — General election

Left the Assembly on 11 August 2015 — Resigned

Also represented Belfast East

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Topics of interest

Sammy Wilson campaigned to leave the European Union Source: BBC

  • Northern Ireland
  • Treasury
  • Department for Environment
  • Food and Rural Affairs
  • Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs
  • Energy and Climate Change
  • Education and Library Boards
  • Police Service of Northern Ireland
  • Fuels: Tax Evasion
  • Antisocial Behaviour Orders
  • Welfare Tax Credits

Currently held offices

  • Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Brexit) (since 1 Jul 2017)
  • Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) (since 8 May 2015)
  • Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Treasury) (since 8 May 2015)

Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Hunting Trophies (Import Prohibition) Bill Committee (18 Jan 2023 to 25 Jan 2023)
  • Member, Cultural Objects (Protection From Seizure) Bill Committee ( 9 Nov 2021 to 17 Nov 2021)
  • Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (11 Sep 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
  • Member, Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union (31 Oct 2016 to 3 May 2017)
  • Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Education) ( 8 May 2015 to 8 Jun 2017)
  • Shadow DUP Spokesperson (Treasury) (12 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) (12 May 2010 to 30 Mar 2012)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jun 2009 to 6 May 2010)
  • Member, Transport Committee (10 Nov 2008 to 9 Nov 2009)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Innovation, Universities and Skills) ( 1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2008)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2009)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jun 2007 to 1 Jun 2010)
  • Member, Northern Ireland Affairs Committee (12 Jul 2005 to 10 Nov 2008)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Jun 2005 to 1 Jun 2007)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Education) ( 1 Jun 2003 to 1 Jun 2007)

Previous MPs in this constituency

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

Recent appearances

  • Points of Order 26 Mar 2024

    rose—
  • Points of Order 26 Mar 2024

    On a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. Last Thursday, the Minister of State for Northern Ireland, the right hon. Member for Wycombe (Mr Baker), made a statement announcing the laying of regulations for the implementation of the Windsor framework, which he stated was part of the Government’s commitment to safeguard the Union—although I think the two things are contradictory, given that...
  • Points of Order 26 Mar 2024

    indicated assent.

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Last updated: 18 Mar 2024.

1. Employment and earnings
Payments from Savanta ComRes, 3 Melville Street, Edinburgh EH3 7PE, for surveys. All fees paid direct to charity or good causes.
8 December 2022, payment of £75. Hours: approx. 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
Payments from Yonder Consulting, Northburgh House, 10 Northburgh Street, London EC1V 0AT, for surveys. All fees paid direct to charity or good causes.
4 April 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
23 May 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
15 August 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
5 September 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
2 December 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
4 December 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
6 December 2022, payment of £75. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
Payments from YouGov, 50 Featherstone Street, London EC1Y 8RT, for surveys. All fees paid direct to charity or good causes.
10 March 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
24 June 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
13 October 2022, payment of £80. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
25 November 2022, payment of £100. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
14 December 2022, payment of £150. Hours: 15 mins. (Registered 19 September 2023)
4. Visits outside the UK
Name of donor: (1) The Turkish Cypriot Chamber of Commerce (2) Cyprus Premier (3) The Arkin Group
Address of donor: (1) 90 Bedrettin Demirel Caddesi Yenişehir, Lefkoşa, Cyprus (2) 239-241 Kennington Lane, London SE11 5QU (3) PO Box 309 Girne- Kıbrıs, 99300, Cyprus
Estimate of the probable value (or amount of any donation): (1) Subsistence, value £180 (2) Flights, value £690 (3) Accommodation, food, drink and other subsistence, value £370
Destination of visit: Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus
Dates of visit: 3-6 January 2024
Purpose of visit: Parliamentary fact-finding delegation to learn about the country's political system, history, culture, and economy.
(Registered 30 January 2024)
8. Miscellaneous
From June 2019, Board Member of the Centre for Brexit Policy. This is an unpaid role. (Registered 02 February 2022)

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