Parliamentary career
Find out about the Parliamentary career of Jim Cousins, including posts and roles held.
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Representations
Newcastle upon Tyne Central [1997 - 2010]
Elected 3 times
1 May 1997
- 6 May 2010
Commons
Newcastle upon Tyne Central [1983 - 1997]
Elected 2 times
11 June 1987
- 1 May 1997
Commons
Party affiliation
Labour
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
House membership
Commons
Jim Cousins
11 June 1987
- 6 May 2010
Opposition posts
Shadow Spokesperson (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs)
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
1 January 1994
- 1 January 1995
Commons
Shadow Spokesperson (Trade and Industry)
Department of Trade and Industry
1 January 1992
- 1 January 1994
Commons