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Lord Smith of Finsbury

Member of the House of Lords (Non-affiliated).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Non-affiliated (14 July 2008 – now)
  • House of Lords, Labour (18 July 2005 – 11 July 2008)
  • MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Labour (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)
  • MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Labour (1 May 1997 – 14 May 2001)
  • MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Labour (9 April 1992 – 8 April 1997)
  • MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Labour (11 June 1987 – 16 March 1992)
  • MP for Islington South and Finsbury, Labour (9 June 1983 – 18 May 1987)

Roles

  • The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (22 July 1997 – 8 June 2001)
  • Secretary of State for National Heritage (3 May 1997 – 22 July 1997)
  • Shadow Secretary of State (11 April 1992 – 1 May 1997)

Islington South and Finsbury: 2001 general election: majority 7,280 (25.8%); 1997 general election: majority 14,563 (41.2%).