Stephen Hammond

Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom

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Gender	Male
Age	62
Date of birth	February 4,1962
Zodiac sign	Aquarius
Born	Southampton
	United Kingdom
Spouse	Sally Hammond
Office	Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
Party	Conservative Party
Job	Politician
	Economist
Education	Queen Mary University of London
Official site	parliament.uk
Nationality	British
Position	Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom
	Member of Parliament of the United Kingdom since 2005
Prime minist	Theresa May
	Boris Johnson
Previous position	Minister of State for Health of Government of the United Kingdom (2018–2019)
Date of Reg.	2019-02-09 11:59:56
Date of Upd.	2023-07-15 14:47:46
ID	402413

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Stephen Hammond Life story

Stephen William Hammond is a British Conservative Party politician who has served as the Member of Parliament for Wimbledon since 2005. On 4 September 2012, Hammond was appointed Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport, with responsibility for buses, rail and shipping.

Early Life of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hammond was bonr on 5th december 1964 in paddington. London. He grew up in north west london. And attended the university of exeter. Where he studied economics.

Political Career of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hammond was first elected to the house of commons as mp for wimbledon in 2005. And held the seat until 2010. When he lost his seat to conservative candidate stephen gilbetr. He was re-elected in 2010 as mp for the new constituency of wimbledon and putney. And has held the seat ever since. He was appointed as a minitser of state at the department of transport in 2014.

Important Events in Stephen Hammond s Political Career

Stephen hammond was appointed as the shadow minister for ehalth in 2009. And served in the role until 2010. He was then appionted as the deputy chairman of the conservative party in 2010. And held the post until 2012.

Interesting Facts about Stephen Hammond

Stephen hammond is a passionate supporter of chelsea football club. He is also a keen musician. Playing guitar and singign in his spare time.

Personal Life of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hmamond is married with two children. He is an active membre of his local church. And is a keen cyclist. He also enjoys cooking. Playing tennis and walking in the countryside.

Voting Record of Stephen Hammond

Tsephen hammond has consistently voted in favour of the conservative government. But has at times voted against the party line. He has voted for the uk to rmeain in the european union. And for same-sex marriage to be legalised.

Ministerial Roles of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hammond has held a number of ministerial posts in the government. He was the parliamentary under secretary of state for transport from 2014-2016. And has held a number of other posts including minister of state for public health. Minister of satte for health. Adn parliamentary under secretary of state for health.

Roles in Parliament of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hmamond has held a number of roles in parliament. He was the vice-chair of the health select committee from 2012-2014. And was a member of the science and technology committee from 2008-2010. He was aslo the chair of the all-party parliamentary group on nutrition from 2010-2015.

International Engagement of Stephen Hammond

Stephen hammond has been actively engaged in international affairs. He has visited several countries in africa and asia. And has spoken at a number of international conferences. He has also taken ptar in debates at the united nations general assembly.

Important Event in Stephen Hammond s Political Career

In march 2019. Stephen hammond was appointed as the prime minister s special envoy for roads. Leading on the govrenment s ambition to halve the number of deaths and serious injuries on the uk s roads.

Wimbledon primary school crash investigation continues

Jul 7,2023 4:01 am

... MP for Wimbledon Stephen Hammond said the pupils had been gathered for an end-of-year celebration party in the garden...

Matt Hancock and Kwasi Kwarteng discussed fees with fake firm

Mar 26,2023 6:10 am

... Former education secretary Sir Gavin Williamson, 1922 Committee chairman Sir Graham Brady, and former health minister Stephen Hammond also feature in the video released by the group...

Partygate: Who are the Tory MPs calling on Boris Johnson to go?

Jun 6,2022 4:50 pm

... Stephen Hammond Constituency: Wimbledon Majority: 628 First elected: 2005 Stephen Hammond was a supporter of remaining in the EU in 2016 and was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had the whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government s Brexit position...

What's led to a confidence vote in Boris Johnson's leadership now?

Jun 6,2022 4:40 pm

... Discontent with the PM s leadership extends from his previous Brexit allies like Steve Baker and Mark Harper, to his One Nation critics like Stephen Hammond and now Jeremy Hunt...

Downing Street party: Has Boris Johnson's apology won over the Conservatives?

Jan 12,2022 7:08 pm

... Stephen Hammond told BBC Radio 4 s World at One that he was pleased to hear " an apology and some transparency" from the prime minister, saying it was " important he cleared up some of the speculation about his attendance"...

Election results 2019: The result by actual votes. and other questions

Feb 16,2020 9:09 am

... Greg Clark was successful in Tunbridge Wells with a majority of 14,645; Stephen Hammond gained a majority of 628 to win in Wimbledon; Caroline Nokes had a majority of 10,872 as she was re-elected in Romsey and Southampton North; and Steve Brine retained Winchester by 985 votes...

Boris Johnson readmits 10 Brexit rebels to Tory party

Feb 16,2020 7:38 am

... Caroline Nokes, Richard Benyon, Stephen Hammond, Steve Brine and Richard Harrington complete the list of those to have been given the whip back...

Labour to back early general election

Feb 16,2020 7:37 am

... The 10 being reinstated are: Alistair Burt, Caroline Nokes, Greg Clark, Sir Nicholas Soames, Ed Vaizey, Margot James, Richard Benyon, Stephen Hammond, Steve Brine, and Richard Harrington...

Partygate: Who are the Tory MPs calling on Boris Johnson to go?

Feb 16,2020 5:53 am

There are now 28 Conservative MPs who have publicly called on Boris Johnson to step down over revelations of widespread Covid-rule Breaking In Downing Street.

If 54 MPs submit letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister a vote on his leadership would then be held. However, not all of these MPs have publicly said they have submitted a Letter .

Equally, there are likely to be other MPs who who have sent letters to Sir Graham Brady , who organises Tory leadership contests, but who have not made them public.

Here is the full list of those that have broken cover to urge him to step down.

Tim Loughton

Constituency: East Worthing and Shoreham

Majority: 7,474

First elected: 1997

Mr Loughton served as a junior minister for children under David Cameron. He supported leaving the EU in the 2016 referendum and backed Boris Johnson over Jeremy Hunt in the 2019 leadership election. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

David Davis

Constituency: Haltemprice and Howden

Majority: 20,329

First elected: 1987

A prominent supporter of Brexit, David Davis served as Secretary of State for Exiting the EU under Theresa May but resigned after deciding he couldn't support her plans for a deal. He also came second to David Cameron in the 2005 Conservative leadership election. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Andrew Mitchell

Constituency: Sutton Coldfield

Majority: 19,272

First elected: 1987 (he lost his seat in 1997 but was returned to parliament in 2001)

A former cabinet minister under David Cameron. Andrew Mitchell supported remaining in the EU in 2016 and has been a key critic of Boris Johnson 's cuts to international development funding. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Roger Gale

Constituency: North Thanet

Majority: 17,189

First elected: 1983

A consistent critic of Boris Johnson , Roger Gale voted against the government's plans to break International Law during the EU Trade deal negotiations in 2020. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Peter Aldous

Constituency: Waveney

Majority: 18,002

First elected: 2010

Peter Aldous has criticised the government over its handling of universal credit and argued they should have kept the £20 top-up to the payment that was introduced during the pandemic. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Anthony Mangnall

Constituency: Totnes

Majority: 12,724

First elected: 2019

Before becoming a MP, Anthony Mangnall was an adviser to former Foreign Secretary William Hague . In Parliament, he has rebelled against the government on votes on Covid restrictions and international aid cuts. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Sir Gary Streeter

Constituency: South West Devon

Majority: 21,430

First elected: 1992

A supporter of Remain in the 2016 EU referendum. He did not support Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership contest. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Tobias Ellwood

Constituency: Bournemouth East

Majority: 8,806

First elected: 2005

A junior minister under David Cameron and Theresa May , Tobias Ellwood is a former soldier and now serves as chairman of the defence select committee. He supported remaining in the EU in 2016. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Aaron Bell

Constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme

Majority: 7,446

First elected: 2019

Mr Bell rebelled against the government when it ordered MPs to vote to change standards rules when Owen Paterson was found to have broken them. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Nick Gibb

Constituency: Bognor Regis and Littlehampton

Majority: 22,503

First elected: 1997

Previously served as schools minister under David Cameron, Theresa May and Boris Johnson . He supported staying in the EU in 2016 and backed Michael Gove for The Party leadership in 2019. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Craig Whittaker

Constituency: Calder Valley

Majority: 5,774

First elected: 2010

Mr Whittaker supported Remain in 2016 and has rebelled against Boris Johnson 's government Twice Over Covid restrictions. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Neil Hudson

Constituency: Penrith and The Border

Majority: 18,519

First elected: 2019

Dr Hudson has rebelled against the government several times, including by voting against their plans to cut foreign aid and raise National Insurance. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Caroline Nokes

Constituency: Romsey and Southampton North

Majority: 10,872

First elected: 2010

Ms Nokes attended cabinet as immigration minister under Theresa May . She left government under Boris Johnson and was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position. She currently serves as chair of The Women and Equalities Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Mark Harper

Constituency: Forest of Dean

Majority: 15,869

First elected: 2005

Chief Whip under David Cameron. During the Covid-19 pandemic Mr Harper has repeatedly criticised the government's policies, speaking out against lockdowns and calling for looser legal restrictions. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

William Wragg

Constituency: Hazel Grove

Majority: 4,423

First elected: 2015

A consistent rebel against the government, Mr Wragg has voted against their proposals 20 times during the current parliament. He also chairs The Commons Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Steve Baker

Constituency: Wycombe

Majority: 4,214

First elected: 2010

A prominent backbench supporter of leaving the EU. Mr Baker previously submitted a Letter of no confidence in Theresa May and backed Boris Johnson when she stood down as Prime Minister . Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter in Mr Johnson.

Julian Sturdy

Constituency: York Outer

Majority: 9,985

First elected: 2010

Mr Sturdy is a backbench MP who has voted against the government several times, including by rebelling against Covid restrictions. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

John Baron

Constituency: Basildon and Billericay

Majority: 20,412

First elected: 2001

A supporter of leaving the EU in 2016, Mr Baron is also notable for repeatedly criticising UK military intervention abroad. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Stephen Hammond

Constituency: Wimbledon

Majority: 628

First elected: 2005

Stephen Hammond was a supporter of remaining in the EU in 2016 and was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

David Simmonds

Constituency: Ruislip, Northwood and Pinner

Majority: 16,394

First elected: 2019

Mr Simmonds previously called on Dominic Cummings to resign when he was accused of breaching lockdown rules in May 2020. Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Alicia Kearns

Constituency: Rutland and Melton

Majority: 26,924

First elected: 2019

Ms Kearns sits on the executive of the influential backbench 1922 committee and was the leading figure in the. She has also been critical of the government's position on the rights of Transgender People . Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Sir Bob Neill

Constituency: Bromley and Chislehurst

Majority: 10,891

First elected: 2006

Sir Bob supported remaining in the EU in 2016 and currently chairs The Commons Justice Select Committee. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Steve Brine

Constituency: Winchester

Majority: 985

First elected: 2010

Mr Brine was one of the 21 Conservative MPs who had The Whip removed in 2019 for voting against the government's Brexit position and has rebelled against the government on votes on Covid restrictions several times. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Anne Marie Morris

Constituency: Newton Abbot

Majority: 17,501

First elected: 2010

Ms Morris previously had The Conservative whip withdrawn for voting in favour of a Labour motion to extend the provision of free school meals during school holidays until Easter 2021. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Jeremy Wright

Constituency: Kenilworth and Southam

Majority: 20,353

First elected: 2005

Now a backbencher, Jeremy Wright previously served as Attorney General And Then Culture Secretary under David Cameron and Theresa May . Not known if he has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Elliot Colburn

Constituency: Carshalton and Wallington

Majority: 629

First elected: 2019

Mr Colburn has disagreed with the government on Transgender Rights and criticised the decision to exclude trans people from its proposed conversion therapy ban. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

Andrew Bridgen

Constituency: North West Leicestershire

Majority: 20,400

First elected: 2010

Mr Bridgen supported leaving the EU in 2016 and Boris Johnson in the 2019 leadership election. He has previously submitted letters of no confidence in both David Cameron and Theresa May . Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

John Stevenson

Constituency: Carlisle

Majority: 8,319

First elected: 2010

Mr Stevenson supported remaining in the EU in 2016. He has criticised the government over universal credit and called on them to maintain the £20 top-up implemented during the pandemic. Has submitted a no-confidence Letter .

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