Amanda Milling

Amanda Milling entered parliament to represent Cannock Chase in 2015, replacing fellow Conservative Aidan Burley. Milling has taken a hands-on approach to local issues. She called for “ambitious, bold and visionary” plans for the redevelopment of Rugeley B Power Station, and took on complaints from commuters over the newly-electrified Chase Line, raising concerns over delays, cancellations and over-capacity. In terms of national issues, Milling has sat on numerous committees since entering Parliament. She has been a member of the consolidation and Bills joint committee, the education, skills and the economy sub-committee, the committee on arms export controls, the business, energy and industrial strategy committee and the committee of selection. In early 2018, Milling was appointed assistant government whip. In her constituency, Milling supported Remain in the EU referendum, but said afterwards, “I will be voting to support the triggering of Article 50, if there is a vote, and also supporting the government as we seek to get the best possible deal for the UK as we leave the EU.” She maintained this position throughout the Brexit debates that followed and was a staunch supporter of Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement. She supported Boris Johnson in the 2019 Conservative leadership contest. She was appointed Treasurer of HM Household and Deputy Chief Whip in July 2019 by the newly appointed PM. In February 2020, Milling was appointed co-chair of the Conservative party, thus is currently a minister without portfolio at the cabinet office.