About Richard Burgon

Richard Burgon represents the people who live in Leeds East, at the UK Parliament in Westminster.

MPs split their time between Parliament and their constituency. In Parliament, they debate and vote on new laws, review existing laws, and question the Government. In the constituency, their focus is on supporting local people and championing local issues. They have a small staff team who help with casework, maintain their diaries, and monitor their inbox.

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Profile

Labour MP for Leeds East

Entered the House of Commons on 8 May 2015 — General election

Party was Labour until 24 Jul 2024; Independent until 5 Feb 2025

• Personal website
• Wikipedia page

Social Media

• @richardburgon.bsky.social
• @richardburgon
• Facebook
• UK Parliament Profile

Expenses

• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (27 Jun 2016 to 6 Apr 2020)
• Shadow Minister (Treasury) (18 Sep 2015 to 27 Jun 2016)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• George Mudie
• Denis Healey
• James O'Grady
• Henry Cautley
• John Gane
• Thomas Leuty
• John Gane
• Richard Dawson

Public bill committees (Sittings attended)

• Guardianship (Missing Persons) Bill Committee (1 out of 1)
• Prisons and Courts Bill Committee (5 out of 6)
• Bank of England and Financial Services Bill Committee (6 out of 12)
• Finance Bill Committee (4 out of 6)