Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

Lord Watson of Wyre Forest's full title is The Lord Watson of Wyre Forest. His name is Thomas Anthony Watson, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Watson of Wyre Forest, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
21 November 2022 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
7 June 2001 - Present

Committee memberships

Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
5 September 2024 - Present
Lords
Secondary Legislation Scrutiny Committee
31 January 2024 - Present
Lords

Previous

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Representations

West Bromwich East [2010 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
6 May 2010 - 6 November 2019
Commons
West Bromwich East [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
7 June 2001 - 6 May 2010
Commons

Government posts

Parliamentary Secretary (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
25 January 2008 - 9 June 2009
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
2 July 2007 - 25 January 2008
Commons
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Veterans)
Ministry of Defence
5 May 2006 - 6 September 2006
Commons
Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip)
HM Treasury
10 May 2005 - 5 May 2006
Commons
Assistant Whip (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
9 September 2004 - 10 May 2005
Commons

Other posts

Party Chair, Labour Party
12 September 2015 - 14 June 2017
Commons
Deputy Leader of the Labour Party
12 September 2015 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Deputy Chair, Labour Party
7 October 2011 - 4 July 2013
Commons
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 July 2005 - 6 May 2010
Commons

House membership

Commons
Tom Watson
7 June 2001 - 6 November 2019

Opposition posts

Shadow Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
3 July 2017 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
7 October 2016 - 3 July 2017
Commons
Shadow Minister (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
14 September 2015 - 7 October 2016
Commons
Labour Party Deputy Chair; Campaign Co-ordinator
HM Official Opposition
7 October 2011 - 4 July 2013
Commons

Committee memberships

Home Affairs Committee
7 June 2001 - 14 July 2003
Commons
Horticultural Sector Committee
7 March 2023 - 26 October 2023
Lords
Statutory Instruments (Joint Committee)
12 July 2023 - 30 May 2024
Lords