Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Mandelson, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Hartlepool [1997 - 2010]
Elected 2 times
1 May 1997
- 8 September 2004
Commons
Hartlepool [1983 - 1997]
Elected 1 time
9 April 1992
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Parliamentary party affiliation
Non-affiliated
2 February 2026
- 4 February 2026
Labour
9 April 1992
- 1 February 2026
Government posts
Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills
6 June 2009
- 6 May 2010
Lords
Lord President of the Council (Privy Council Office)
Privy Council Office
6 June 2009
- 6 May 2010
Lords
Secretary of State for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform
13 October 2008
- 5 June 2009
Lords
Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland Office
11 October 1999
- 24 January 2001
Commons
Secretary of State for Trade
Department of Trade and Industry
27 July 1998
- 22 December 1998
Commons
Minister without Portfolio
No Department
5 May 1997
- 26 July 1998
Commons
Other posts
European Commissioner
22 November 2004
- 3 October 2008
House membership
Lords
Lord Mandelson
13 October 2008
- 4 February 2026
Commons
Peter Mandelson
9 April 1992
- 8 September 2004