Lord Kinnock

Lord Kinnock's full title is The Rt Hon. the Lord Kinnock. His name is Neil Gordon Kinnock, and he is a current member of the House of Lords.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of Lord Kinnock, including posts and roles held.

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Current

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House membership

Lords
Lord Kinnock
28 January 2005 - Present

Party affiliation

Labour
18 June 1970 - Present

Previous

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Representations

Islwyn [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 20 January 1995
Commons
Bedwellty [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Bedwellty [1950 - 1974]
Elected 1 time
18 June 1970 - 28 February 1974
Commons

Other posts

Vice-President of the European Commission
16 September 1999 - 21 November 2004
European Commissioner
1 July 1995 - 21 November 2004
Party Chair, Labour Party
1 July 1987 - 1 July 1988
Commons
Leader of the Labour Party
2 October 1983 - 18 July 1992
Commons
Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee
1 July 1978 - 1 July 1994
Commons

House membership

Commons
Neil Kinnock
18 June 1970 - 20 January 1995

Opposition posts

Leader of HM Official Opposition
HM Official Opposition
2 October 1983 - 18 July 1992
Commons
Shadow Secretary of State
HM Official Opposition
3 May 1979 - 9 June 1983
Commons