Profile

Former Labour MP for Batley and Spen

Entered the House of Commons on 1 May 1997 — General election

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

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009
• Expenses from 2010 onwards

Other offices held in the past

• Member, Procedure Committee (26 Jul 2010 to 1 Mar 2011)
• Member, Broadcasting Committee ( 1 Jun 1997 to 1 Jun 1998)

Previous MPs in this constituency

• Elizabeth Peacock

Future MPs in this constituency

• Jo Cox
• Tracy Brabin
• Kim Leadbeater