Baroness Corston, former MP

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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)

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Baroness Corston