Ruth Kelly

Ruth Kelly is no longer a Member, but was most recently the Labour MP for Bolton West, and left the Commons on 6 May 2010.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Ruth Kelly, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Party affiliation

Labour
1 May 1997 - 6 May 2010

Government posts

Secretary of State for Transport
Department for Transport
28 June 2007 - 5 October 2008
Commons
Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government (and Women and Equalities)
Department for Communities and Local Government
5 May 2006 - 28 June 2007
Commons
Secretary of State for Education and Skills
Department for Education and Skills
15 December 2004 - 5 May 2006
Commons
Minister of State (Cabinet Office)
Cabinet Office
9 September 2004 - 15 December 2004
Commons
Financial Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
11 June 2002 - 30 September 2004
Commons
Economic Secretary (HM Treasury)
HM Treasury
1 January 2001 - 1 January 2002
Commons

House membership

Commons
Ruth Kelly
1 May 1997 - 6 May 2010

Committee memberships