Lord Smith of Finsbury

Lord Smith of Finsbury's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Smith of Finsbury. His name is Christopher Robert Smith, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Smith of Finsbury, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord Smith of Finsbury
22 June 2005 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
13 July 2024 - Present

Previous

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Representations

Islington South and Finsbury [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997 - 5 May 2005
Commons
Islington South and Finsbury [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons

Party affiliation

Non-affiliated
14 July 2008 - 12 July 2024
Labour
9 June 1983 - 11 July 2008

Elections contested

Epsom and Ewell
3 May 1979
Commons

Government posts

Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
22 July 1997 - 8 June 2001
Commons
Secretary of State for National Heritage
Department of National Heritage
3 May 1997 - 22 July 1997
Commons

House membership

Commons
Mr Chris Smith
9 June 1983 - 5 May 2005

Opposition posts

Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
1 July 1996 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
1 July 1995 - 1 July 1996
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
1 July 1994 - 1 July 1995
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
11 April 1992 - 1 July 1994
Commons