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Former Labour MP for Manchester, Gorton
Entered the House of Commons on 18 June 1970 — General election
Left the House of Commons on 26 February 2017 — Died
Also represented Manchester Ardwick
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Other offices held in the past
- Father of the House of Commons ( 7 May 2015 to 26 Feb 2017)
- Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission ( 1 Jan 2003 to 26 Feb 2017)
- Member, Liaison Committee (Commons) (27 Apr 1992 to 5 May 2005)
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Jul 1991 to 1 Jul 1992)
- Shadow Secretary of State (Foreign Affairs) (10 Jul 1987 to 20 Sep 1992)
- Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office) (10 Nov 1983 to 10 Jul 1987)
- Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) ( 4 Nov 1980 to 9 Jun 1983)
- Minister of State (Department of Industry) ( 4 Dec 1975 to 4 May 1979)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Industry) (12 Jun 1975 to 4 Dec 1975)
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Environment) ( 8 Mar 1974 to 12 Jun 1975)
Previous MPs in this constituency
Future MPs in this constituency
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