Profile

Former Labour Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 20 July 2005

Previously MP for Bristol East until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

Left the House of Lords on 9 July 2024

Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Bristol East, 1992-2005. Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, 1997-2001; Chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party, 2001- 2005. (from Number 10 press release)

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

Also represented Bristol East

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Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• Chairman, Human Rights (Joint Committee) (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Member, Liaison Committee (28 May 2004 to 11 Apr 2005)
• Chair, Parliamentary Labour Party ( 7 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2005)