Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC joins the Ethics and Integrity Commission
Michael Tomlinson KC has been appointed as the Conservative member of the Ethics and Integrity Commission (EIC).
The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson was the Member of Parliament for Mid Dorset and North Poole from 2015 to 2024. He served in various government positions, including in the Whips Office 2020-2022, as Solicitor General 2022-2023 and in the Home Office as Minister of State attending Cabinet 2023-2024.
Before he was an MP, Michael was a barrister practising on the western circuit. He returned to his legal practice after leaving parliament, carrying out commercial and chancery work as well as public law, including arbitration and mediation. He is also a Poole Harbour Commissioner.
EIC Chair, Doug Chalmers, said:
‘I am delighted that Michael has been appointed as the Conservative Party member of the EIC. He brings a wealth of political and legal experience that will benefit the Commission’s future work.
‘Although the EIC is independent of government and Parliament, the mix of political members and independent members brings different expertise and perspectives to our discussions on maintaining high standards in public life.
‘I’d like to warmly welcome Michael to the Commission. We look forward to the appointment of three new independent members in due course.’
The Rt Hon Michael Tomlinson KC was appointed to the Ethics and Integrity Commission in December 2025 for a three year term.