Richard Burgon

Richard Burgon is the Labour MP for Leeds East, and has been an MP continuously since 7 May 2015.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Richard Burgon, including posts and roles held.

Current

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Representation

Leeds East
Elected 3 times
7 May 2015 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
7 May 2015 - Present

Committee memberships

Consolidation, &c., Bills (Joint Committee)
6 July 2020 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Opposition posts

Shadow Lord Chancellor and Shadow Secretary of State for Justice
Ministry of Justice
27 June 2016 - 6 April 2020
Commons
Shadow Minister (Treasury)
HM Treasury
18 September 2015 - 27 June 2016
Commons

Committee memberships

Justice Committee
11 May 2020 - 22 February 2021
Commons
Justice Committee
6 July 2015 - 26 October 2015
Commons