Alison McGovern

Alison McGovern is the Labour MP for Birkenhead, and has been an MP continually since 6 May 2010. She currently holds the Government post of Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Alison McGovern, including posts and roles held.

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Previous

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Representations

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
Department for Work and Pensions
4 December 2021 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow Minister (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Department for Culture, Media and Sport
10 April 2020 - 4 December 2021
Commons
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
HM Treasury
8 May 2015 - 18 September 2015
Commons
Shadow Minister (Education)
Department for Education
5 November 2014 - 30 March 2015
Commons
Shadow Minister (International Development)
Department for International Development
7 October 2013 - 5 November 2014
Commons
Opposition Whip (Commons)
Whips Office (Commons)
11 January 2013 - 7 October 2013
Commons

Committee memberships