Andrew Gwynne

Andrew Gwynne is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Independent MP for Gorton and Denton, and left the Commons on 23 January 2026.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Andrew Gwynne, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Parliamentary party affiliation

Independent
8 February 2025 - 23 January 2026
Labour
5 May 2005 - 8 February 2025

Government posts

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)
Department of Health and Social Care
9 July 2024 - 8 February 2025
Commons

House membership

Commons
Andrew Gwynne
5 May 2005 - 23 January 2026

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Social Care)
Department of Health and Social Care
6 September 2023 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)
Department of Health and Social Care
4 December 2021 - 6 September 2023
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
9 January 2018 - 6 April 2020
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government
Department for Communities and Local Government
14 June 2017 - 9 January 2018
Commons
Co-National Campaign Coordinator
Cabinet Office
14 June 2017 - 6 April 2020
Commons
Campaigns and Elections Chair
Cabinet Office
11 February 2017 - 14 June 2017
Commons
Shadow Minister without Portfolio (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
7 October 2016 - 14 June 2017
Commons
Shadow Minister (Health)
Department of Health
7 October 2011 - 28 June 2016
Commons
Shadow Minister (Transport)
Department for Transport
8 October 2010 - 7 October 2011
Commons

Committee memberships