James Callaghan

James Callaghan died on 26th March 2018. He was most recently the Labour MP for Heywood and Middleton, and left the Commons on 1 May 1997.

Parliamentary career

Find out about the Parliamentary career of James Callaghan, including posts and roles held.

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Representations

Heywood and Middleton [1983 - 1997]
Elected 3 times
9 June 1983 - 1 May 1997
Commons
Middleton and Prestwich [1974 - 1983]
Elected 3 times
28 February 1974 - 9 June 1983
Commons

Party affiliation

Labour
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

House membership

Commons
James Callaghan
28 February 1974 - 1 May 1997

Committee memberships

Court of Referees
3 May 1979 - 9 June 1983
Commons
Procedure Committee
9 June 1983 - 13 May 1985
Commons
Transport Committee
17 June 1987 - 21 March 1997
Commons