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Former Labour MP for Morley and Outwood

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Former Labour MP for Morley and Outwood

Entered the House of Commons on 5 May 2005 — General election

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

Also represented Normanton

Expenses

Other offices held in the past

  • Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer (20 Jan 2011 to 30 Mar 2015)
  • Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities ( 8 Oct 2010 to 20 Jan 2011)
  • Shadow Secretary of State for Education (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
  • Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
  • The Economic Secretary to the Treasury ( 5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)

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