Simon Lightwood

Simon Lightwood is the Labour (Co-op) MP for Wakefield and Rothwell, and has been an MP continually since 23 June 2022. He currently holds the Government post of Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport).

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Simon Lightwood, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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Representation

Wakefield and Rothwell
Elected 1 time
4 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
23 June 2022 - Present

Government post

Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Transport)
Department for Transport
9 July 2024 - Present
Commons

Previous

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Representations

Wakefield [2010 - 2024]
Elected 1 time
23 June 2022 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Opposition posts

Shadow Minister (Transport)
Department for Transport
27 September 2022 - 30 May 2024
Commons

Committee memberships

Seafarers' Wages Bill [HL]
11 January 2023 - 17 January 2023
Commons
Automated Vehicles Bill [HL]
13 March 2024 - 19 March 2024
Commons