Catherine West

Catherine West is the Labour MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet, and has been an MP continually since 7 May 2015. She currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Catherine West, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Hornsey and Friern Barnet
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
7 May 2015 - Present

Government post

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
9 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Hornsey and Wood Green [2010 - 2024]
Elected 3 times
7 May 2015 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
2 September 2020 - 30 May 2024
Commons
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
10 April 2020 - 2 September 2020
Commons
Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
18 September 2015 - 29 June 2017
Commons

Committee memberships

International Trade Committee
11 September 2017 - 25 March 2019
Commons
Committees on Arms Export Controls
10 October 2017 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Foreign Affairs Committee
19 March 2019 - 6 November 2019
Commons
Community and Suspended Sentences (Notification of Details) Bill
8 May 2024 - 15 May 2024
Commons