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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

Member of the House of Lords (Labour).

Membership

  • House of Lords, Labour (21 November 2022 – now)
  • MP for West Bromwich East, Labour (9 June 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • MP for West Bromwich East, Labour (8 May 2015 – 3 May 2017)
  • MP for West Bromwich East, Labour (6 May 2010 – 30 March 2015)
  • MP for West Bromwich East, Labour (5 May 2005 – 12 April 2010)
  • MP for West Bromwich East, Labour (7 June 2001 – 11 April 2005)

Roles

  • Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (3 July 2017 – 6 November 2019)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (7 October 2016 – 3 July 2017)
  • Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office) (14 September 2015 – 7 October 2016)
  • Deputy Leader of the Labour Party (12 September 2015 – 6 November 2019)
  • Party Chair, Labour Party (12 September 2015 – 14 June 2017)
  • Deputy Chair, Labour Party (7 October 2011 – 4 July 2013)
  • Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office) (25 January 2008 – 9 June 2009)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (2 July 2007 – 25 January 2008)
  • Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans) (5 May 2006 – 6 September 2006)
  • Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee (1 July 2005 – 6 May 2010)
  • The Lord Commissioner of HM Treasury (10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006)
  • Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) (9 September 2004 – 10 May 2005)

West Bromwich East: 2017 general election: majority 7,713 (19.7%); 2015 general election: majority 9,470 (25.3%); 2010 general election: majority 6,696 (17.6%).

West Bromwich East: 2005 general election: majority 11,652 (32.8%); 2001 general election: majority 9,763 (29.9%).