About Peter Kyle

Peter Kyle represents the people who live in Hove and Portslade, 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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Profile

Labour MP for Hove and Portslade

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Also represented Hove

• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @peterkyle
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Currently held offices

• Secretary of State for Business and Trade (since 5 Sep 2025)
• President of the Board of Trade (since 5 Sep 2025)

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology ( 5 Jul 2024 to 5 Sep 2025)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology ( 4 Sep 2023 to 30 May 2024)
• Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (29 Nov 2021 to 4 Sep 2023)
• Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools) (14 May 2021 to 29 Nov 2021)
• Shadow Minister (Justice) (10 Apr 2020 to 14 May 2021)

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Education (Careers Guidance in Schools) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Domestic Abuse Bill Committee (12 out of 12)
• Education and Adoption Bill Committee (10 out of 10)
• Policing and Crime Bill Committee (2 out of 13)
• Charities (Protection and Social Investment) Bill Committee (5 out of 10)
• Investigatory Powers Bill Committee (12 out of 16)