Profile

Former Labour MP for Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath

Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election

Left the House of Commons on 30 March 2015 — General election

Also represented Dunfermline East

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• The Prime Minister (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• Leader of the Labour Party (24 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
• The Chancellor of the Exchequer ( 2 May 1997 to 28 Jun 2007)
• Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (10 Apr 1992 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) ( 1 Jan 1989 to 9 Apr 1992)
• Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury (12 Jun 1987 to 1 Jan 1989)
• Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry) ( 1 Jun 1985 to 1 Jun 1987)

Future MPs in this constituency

• Roger Mullin
• Lesley Laird
• Neale Hanvey