The Spectator Parliamentarian of the Year Awards | 21 November 2012

The Spectator’s Parliamentarian of the Year awards are being held this afternoon at the Savoy Hotel. In total 14 awards were presented by Michael Gove, Secretary of State for Education, who was invited to be guest of honour in recognition of his parliamentary achievement.

The award winners were:

1. Newcomer of the Year – Andrea Leadsom MP (Con)

2. Backbencher of the Year – Rt Hon Alistair Darling MP (Lab)

3. Campaigner of the Year – Rt Hon Andy Burnham MP (Lab)

4. Inquisitor of the Year – Rt Hon Margaret Hodge MP (Lab)

5. Speech of the Year – Charles Walker MP (Con) & Kevan Jones MP (Lab)

6. Resignation of the Year – Rt Hon Lord Hill of Oareford (Con)

7. Apology of the Year – Rt Hon Nick Clegg MP (Lib Dem)

8. Resurrection of the Year – Rt Hon Sir George Young MP (Con)

9. Minister to Watch – Elizabeth Truss MP (Con)

10. Double Act of the Year – Rt Hon Edward Davey MP (Lib Dem) & John Hayes MP (Con)