Beta This is a new service and it is still being tested. Tell us about a problem.

Parliament's record since 1997: debates, questions, statements, votes, bills, committees and members' interests

Where MPs Stand

Sourced briefings on the record of Parliament

Lord Blunkett

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (13 October 2015 – now)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough, Labour (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside, Labour (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside, Labour (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside, Labour (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside, Labour (9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997)
  • MP for Sheffield, Brightside, Labour (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)

Roles

  • The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (6 May 2005 – 2 November 2005)
  • The Secretary of State for the Home Department (8 June 2001 – 15 December 2004)
  • Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1 May 1997 – 8 June 2001)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (Education and Employment) (5 July 1995 – 1 May 1997)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education (22 July 1994 – 5 July 1995)
  • Party Chair, Labour Party (1 August 1993 – 31 July 1994)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Health (1 July 1992 – 22 July 1994)
  • Opposition Spokesperson (Local Government & Poll Tax) (1 June 1988 – 1 July 1992)
  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee (1 August 1983 – 31 July 1998)

Sheffield, Brightside and Hillsborough: 2010 general election: majority 13,632 (35.0%).

Sheffield, Brightside: 2005 general election: majority 13,644 (55.4%); 2001 general election: majority 17,049 (66.7%); 1997 general election: majority 19,954 (58.9%).