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Lord Coaker

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (3 February 2021 – now)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Gedling, Labour (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)

Roles

  • The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (8 July 2024 – now)
  • Opposition Whip (Lords) (18 May 2021 – 5 July 2024)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Defence) (18 May 2021 – 5 July 2024)
  • Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) (18 May 2021 – 5 July 2024)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (14 September 2015 – 26 June 2016)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Defence (7 October 2013 – 14 September 2015)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (7 October 2011 – 7 October 2013)
  • Shadow Minister (Home Affairs) (8 October 2010 – 7 October 2011)
  • Shadow Minister (Education) (Schools) (12 May 2010 – 8 October 2010)
  • Minister of State (Department for Children, Schools and Families) (Schools and Learners) (9 June 2009 – 6 May 2010)
  • Minister of State (Home Office) (Policing, Crime & Security) (5 October 2008 – 9 June 2009)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office) (Crime Reduction) (2 July 2007 – 5 October 2008)
  • The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (5 May 2006 – 28 June 2007)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (13 June 2003 – 10 May 2005)

Gedling: 2017 general election: majority 4,694 (9.1%); 2015 general election: majority 2,986 (6.2%); 2010 general election: majority 1,859 (3.9%).

Gedling: 2005 general election: majority 3,811 (8.6%); 2001 general election: majority 5,598 (12.8%); 1997 general election: majority 3,802 (7.3%).