James Purnell

James Purnell is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde, and left the Commons on 6 May 2010.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of James Purnell, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Stalybridge and Hyde [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010

Government posts

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Department for Work and Pensions
24 January 2008 - 5 June 2009
Commons
Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
28 June 2007 - 24 January 2008
Commons
Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Pensions Reform)
Department for Work and Pensions
5 May 2006 - 28 June 2007
Commons
Minister (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Media and Tourism)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
10 May 2005 - 5 May 2006
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
17 December 2004 - 10 May 2005
Commons

House membership

Commons
James Purnell
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010

Committee memberships

Work and Pensions Committee
16 July 2001 - 23 October 2003
Commons