Jack Straw, former MP, Blackburn

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Former Labour MP for Blackburn

Entered the House of Commons on 3 May 1979 — General election

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

Chair, House of Commons Governance Committee (10 Sep 2014 to 17 Dec 2014)
Chair, House of Commons Governance Committee (10 Sep 2014 to 17 Dec 2014)
Shadow Deputy Prime Minister (12 May 2010 to 25 Sep 2010)
Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice (12 May 2010 to 8 Oct 2010)
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (28 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Member, Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission ( 2 Jun 2007 to 6 May 2010)
Leader of the House of Commons and Lord Privy Seal ( 5 May 2006 to 28 Jun 2007)
Member, Members Estimate Committee (29 Jan 2004 to 28 Jun 2007)
Foreign Secretary ( 8 Jun 2001 to 5 May 2006)
The Secretary of State for the Home Department ( 2 May 1997 to 8 Jun 2001)
Shadow Secretary of State (Home Office) (21 Jul 1994 to 1 May 1997)
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee ( 1 Jul 1994 to 1 Jul 1995)
Shadow Secretary of State (Environment) ( 9 Apr 1992 to 28 Jul 1994)
Shadow Secretary of State for Education (11 Jun 1987 to 9 Apr 1992)
Shadow Spokesperson (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs) ( 1 Jun 1983 to 1 Jun 1987)
Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) ( 1 Jun 1980 to 1 Jun 1983)

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