This is a list of currently serving members of the House of Commons, House of Lords, Scottish Parliament, Senedd (Welsh Parliament), Northern Ireland Assembly, European Parliament and Police and Crime Commissioners who have served in the Armed Forces as regulars or reservists.
House of Commons
NameConstituencyPartyService and branchYearsRankNotesDan JarvisBarnsley NorthParachute Regiment (1997–2011)14MajorAppointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2011Alistair CarnsBirmingham Selly OakCorps of Royal Marines (1999–2024)Royal Marines Reserve (2024–present)25ColonelReceived a Mention in Dispatches in 2007, decorated with the Military Cross (MC) in 2011, appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2022 and a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 2025Sir James CleverlyBraintreeRoyal Regiment of Artillery (1991–present)33Lieutenant ColonelDecorated with the Territorial Decoration (TD) in 2012Jamie StoneCaithness, Sutherland and Easter RossTerritorial ArmyPrivateSir Iain Duncan SmithChingford and Woodford GreenScots Guards (1975–1981)6LieutenantChris CoghlanDorking and HorleyArmy Reserves (2017–present)5CaptainMike TappDover and DealIntelligence Corps (2007–2012)5Helen MaguireEpsom and EwellRoyal Military Police (2002–2005)3CaptainDavid ReedExmouth and Exeter EastCorps of Royal MarinesSpecial Forces Support GroupSir Edward LeighGainsboroughHonourable Artillery CompanyTrooperSir David DavisGoole and Pocklington21 Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) (Reserve) (1966–1967)1PrivateAlex BallingerHalesowenCorps of Royal Marines (2005–2013)5CaptainHelena DollimoreHastings and RyeArmy ReservesRichard FoordHoniton and SidmouthAdjutant General's Corps (2004–2010)6MajorBen Obese-JectyHuntingdonRoyal Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot) (2004–2012)8CaptainAngus MacDonald Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shireQueen's Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons)Calvin BaileyLeyton and WansteadNo. 903 Expeditionary Air WingNo. LXX (70) Squadron Royal Air Force (2001–2024)23Wing CommanderAppointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2015Sir Julian LewisNew Forest EastRoyal Naval Reserve (1979–1982)3SeamanSir Desmond SwayneNew Forest WestQueen's Own Mercian YeomanryRoyal Mercian and Lancastrian YeomanryArmy Reserve (1987–present)37MajorDecorated with the Territorial Decoration (TD) in 2000Ian RoomeNorth DevonRoyal Air Force (1986–1992)6Steve BarclayNorth East CambridgeshireRoyal Regiment of Fusiliers (1991)Second LieutenantLouise Sandher-JonesNorth East DerbyshireIntelligence Corps (2013–2020)6Clive LewisNorwich SouthTerritorial Army (2006–2009)3CaptainFred ThomasPlymouth Moor ViewCorps of Royal Marines (2016–2023)7CaptainMark FrancoisRayleigh and WickfordRoyal Anglian Regiment (1985–1991)6LieutenantNeil Shastri-HurstSolihull West and ShirleyRoyal Army Medical Corps (2006–2014)7MajorBayo AlabaSouthend East and RochfordParachute RegimentPaul FosterSouth RibbleRoyal Engineers15Stuart AndersonSouth ShropshireRoyal Green Jackets (1993–2001)8Andrew MurrisonSouth West WiltshireRoyal NavyRoyal Naval Reserve (1989–present)35Surgeon CommanderLincoln JoppSpelthorneScots Guards (1990–2011)21ColonelDecorated with the Military Cross (MC) in 1999 and received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in 2011Jim ShannonStrangfordUlster Defence Regiment (1974–1977)Royal Artillery (1977–1989)15Lance BombardierJenny Riddell-CarpenterSuffolk CoastalTerritorial Army (2005–2009)4Sir Andrew MitchellSutton ColdfieldRoyal Tank Regiment2Second Lieutenant (on probation) Will StoneSwindon NorthThe Rifles (2012–2017)5RiflemanCameron ThomasTewkesburyRoyal Air Force Police (2000–2023 25Flight LieutenantTom TugendhatTonbridgeEducational and Training Services Branch of the Adjutant General's Corps (2000–2013)Royal Naval Reserve (2022–presemt)13Lieutenant Colonel (Army)Lieutenant Commander(Royal Navy)Appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2010Mike MartinTunbridge WellsTerritorial ArmyCaptainAndrew BowieWest Aberdeenshire and KincardineRoyal Navy (2007–2010)Royal Naval Reserve (2002–present)3Sub-LieutenantSir Alec ShelbrookeWetherby and EasingwoldRoyal Navy
House of Lords
TitlePartyService and branchYearsRankNotesThe Lord Baker of DorkingRoyal ArtilleryLieutenantThe Lord Barker of BattleHonourable Artillery Company (1989–1994)5The Lord BellinghamGuards Division1The Lord BenyonRoyal Green Jackets (1980–1985)4LieutenantThe Lord Bradshaw(1957–1959)2The Lord BurnettCorps of Royal Marines7The Lord ChristopherRoyal Air Force (1944–1948)4The Lord Craig of RadleyRoyal Air Force (1951–1991)40Marshal of the Royal Air ForceReceived the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air in 1965, appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1967 and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 1984The Lord DannattBritish Army (1971–2009)38GeneralDecorated with the Military Cross (MC) in 1972 and appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1996, received the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in 1999 and appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 2009The Baroness Davidson of Lundin Links32nd Signal Regiment (2003–2006)3SignallerThe Lord de MauleyRoyal Wessex Yeomanry (1976–2005)29Lieutenant Colonel Decorated with the Territorial Decoration (TD) in 1988The Lord Elliott of BallinamallardUlster Defence RegimentRoyal Irish Regiment (1982–1999)17The Lord GeidtScots GuardsIntelligence Corps (1982–1994)12The Lord Green of DeddingtonRoyal Green Jackets3The Lord HarlechLondon Guards (2019–present)5LieutenantThe Lord Harries of PentregarthRoyal Corps of Signals (1955–1958)3LieutenantThe Lord Hart of TenbyRoyal Gloucestershire Hussars5The Lord HeseltineNon-affiliatedWelsh Guards (1959)Second Lieutenant The Lord HintzeAustralian Army3CaptainThe Lord Hope of CraigheadSeaforth Highlanders (1957–1959)2LieutenantThe Lord Houghton of RichmondGreen HowardsBritish Army (1974–2016)42Field MarshalAppointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2000 and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 2011The Lord JanvrinRoyal Navy (1964–1975)11LieutenantThe Lord King of BridgwaterSomerset Light Infantry (Prince Albert's)King's African RiflesLieutenantThe Lord Lancaster of KimboltonCorps of Royal EngineersArmy Reserve (1988–present)36Major GeneralDecorated with the Efficiency Decoration (TD) in 2002The Lord Maginnis of Drumglass10MajorThe Earl of MintoScots Guards (1972-76)4LieutenantThe Lord NasebyRoyal Air Force (1955–1957)2Pilot OfficerThe Lord PeachRoyal Air Force (1974–2022)48Air Chief MarshalReceived the Queen's Commendation for Valuable Service in the Air in 1990, appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in 2009, a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire (GBE) in 2016 and a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (KG) in 2024The Lord Richards of Herstmonceux3rd Regiment Royal Horse ArtilleryBritish Army (1971–2013)42Field MarshalReceived a Mention in Dispatches in 1993, appointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 2000, a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order (DSO) in 2001 and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 2011 The Lord RobathanColdstream GuardsSpecial Air Service (1974–1989)14MajorThe Lord Soames of Fletching11th Hussars (Prince Albert's Own) Royal Hussars (Prince of Wales' Own)Regular Reserve (1967–1975)8Second LieutenantThe Lord StirrupRoyal Air Force (1968–2011)43Marshal of the Royal Air ForceDecorated with the Air Force Cross (AFC) in 1983 and appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 2005 and a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter (KG) in 2013 The Lord SwireGrenadier Guards (1980–1983)3LieutenantThe Lord Walker of AldringhamRoyal Anglian RegimentBritish Army (1966–2006)40Field MarshalAppointed a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in 1985, received a Mention in Dispatches in 1987, appointed a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in 1997 and a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 1999The Lord West of SpitheadRoyal Navy (1965–2006)41AdmiralDecorated with the Distinguished Service Cross (DSC) in 1982 and appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath (GCB) in 2004
Police and Crime Commissioners
NamePolice areaPartyService and branchYearsRankNotesChris NelsonGloucestershire ConstabularyRoyal Regiment of ArtilleryColonelPhilip SeccombeWarwickshire PoliceWarwickshire Yeomanry (1977–2002)25ColonelPhilip WilkinsonWiltshire PoliceRoyal Regiment of Artillery (1969–1998)29ColonelAppointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 1998
Scottish Parliament
NameConstituencyPartyService and branchRankKeith BrownClackmannanshire and DunblaneRoyal Marines (1980–1983)MarineMark GriffinCentral ScotlandTerritorial ArmyPrivatePaul SweeneyGlasgow32nd Signal RegimentRoyal Regiment of Scotland
Northern Ireland Assembly
NameConstituencyPartyService and branchYearsRankNotesAndy AllenBelfast EastRoyal Irish Regiment (2006–2012)6RangerPaul FrewNorth Antrim Royal Irish Regiment 7John StewartEast AntrimNorth Irish Horse17Steve AikenSouth AntrimRoyal Navy (1980–2010)31CommanderAppointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in 2004Doug BeattieUpper BannRoyal Irish Regiment (1982–present)43CaptainReceived the Queen's Commendation for Bravery and decorated with the Military Cross (MC) in 2003
Current and former Cabinet Ministers This list includes all current and former Cabinet Ministers who are ex-servicepeople and are alive today.