Jim Cousins

Former Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central

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About your former Member of Parliament

Jim Cousins is a former MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central.

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Former Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne Central

Entered the House of Commons on 11 June 1987 — General election

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

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Other offices held in the past

  • Member, Treasury Committee (14 Jul 2005 to 11 May 2010)
  • Member, Treasury Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
  • Member, Treasury Sub-committee Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)

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