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Tom Brake is a former MP for Carshalton and Wallington.

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Profile

Former Liberal Democrat MP for Carshalton and Wallington

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 6 November 2019 — Dissolved for election

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page
• BBC News profile

Social Media

• @thomasbrake
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Duchy of Lancaster) (21 Aug 2019 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Trade) (16 Jun 2017 to 21 Aug 2019)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Exiting the European Union) (16 Jun 2017 to 6 Nov 2019)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Foreign Affairs) (29 Jul 2015 to 16 Jun 2017)
• Liberal Democrat Chief Whip (29 Jul 2015 to 16 Jun 2017)
• Liberal Democrat Shadow Leader of the House of Commons (29 Jul 2015 to 16 Jun 2017)
• Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) ( 4 Nov 2014 to 8 May 2015)
• The Deputy Leader of the House of Commons ( 6 Sep 2012 to 8 May 2015)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jul 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) ( 1 Jul 2008 to 6 May 2010)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Olympics and London) ( 5 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Shadow Minister (Olympics and London) ( 5 Jul 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 2 Aug 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Shadow Minister (Communities and Local Government) ( 2 Aug 2006 to 20 Dec 2007)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (International Development) (10 May 2005 to 2 Aug 2006)
• Shadow Secretary of State for International Development (10 May 2005 to 2 Aug 2006)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Jan 2001 to 10 May 2005)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government ( 1 Jan 2001 to 10 May 2005)
• Opposition Whip (Commons) ( 1 Jan 2000 to 1 Jul 2004)
• Liberal Democrat Whip ( 1 Jan 2000 to 1 Jul 2004)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Jan 1999 to 1 Jan 2001)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Communities and Local Government) ( 1 Jan 1999 to 1 Jan 2001)
• Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jan 1997 to 1 Jan 1999)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Nigel Forman

Future MPs in this constituency

• Elliot Colburn
• Bobby Dean

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Parliamentary Buildings (Restoration and Renewal) Bill Committee (2 out of 2)
• Deregulation Bill Committee (18 out of 18)
• Defamation Bill Committee (5 out of 5)
• Terrorist Asset-Freezing Etc. Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders bill Committee (17 out of 18)
• Protection of Freedoms Bill Committee (20 out of 20)
• Local Government Ombudsman (Amendment) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Terrorism Prevention and Investigation Measures Bill Committee (8 out of 10)
• Crime and Security Bill Committee (10 out of 12)
• Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Bill Committee (7 out of 8)
• Counter-Terrorism Bill Committee (11 out of 14)
• Crossrail Bill Committee (1 out of 4)
• Planning Bill Committee (8 out of 18)
• Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Committee (12 out of 18)
• Greater London Authority Bill Committee (8 out of 9)
• Merchant Shipping (Pollution) Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Housing Corporation (Delegation) etc. Bill Committee (0 out of 1)
• Civil Aviation Bill Committee (2 out of 3)
• Railways and Transport Safety Bill Committee (13 out of 18)
• Travel Concessions (Eligibility) Bill Committee (1 out of 2)
• Homes Bill Committee (5 out of 12)