Profile

Non-affiliated Peer

Entered the House of Lords on 18 July 2005

Previously MP for Islington South and Finsbury until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election

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

Party was Labour until 11 Jul 2008

Also represented Islington South and Finsbury

• Early Day Motions signed by this MP

Expenses

• Expenses from 2004 to 2009

Other offices held in the past

• The Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (22 Jul 1997 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Secretary of State, Department for Culture, Media & Sport ( 3 May 1997 to 8 Jun 2001)
• Secretary of State for National Heritage ( 3 May 1997 to 22 Jul 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1996 to 1 May 1997)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1995 to 1 Jul 1996)
• Shadow Secretary of State ( 1 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
• Shadow Secretary of State (11 Apr 1992 to 1 Jul 1994)