Stephen Byers

Former Labour MP for North Tyneside

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About your former Member of Parliament

Stephen Byers is a former MP for North Tyneside.

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Former Labour MP for North Tyneside

Entered the House of Commons on 9 April 1992 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 12 April 2010 — did not stand for re-election

Also represented Wallsend

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Other offices held in the past

  • Secretary of State, Department for Transport, Local Government and the Regions ( 8 Jun 2001 to 29 May 2002)
  • Secretary of State, Department of Trade and Industry (24 Dec 1998 to 8 Jun 2001)
  • Chief Secretary, HM Treasury (27 Jul 1998 to 23 Dec 1998)
  • Minister of State (School Standards), Department for Education and Employment ( 5 May 1997 to 28 Jul 1998)

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