Barry served in the House of Commons for 45 years, 0 months, representing 4 constituencies. Barry has held 9 parliamentary roles.
Party history
Labour
3 May 1979 to 30 May 2024
Constituency history
Huddersfield
6 May 2010 to 30 May 2024
Elected 4 times
Huddersfield
1 May 1997 to 6 May 2010
Elected 3 times
Huddersfield
9 Jun 1983 to 1 May 1997
Elected 3 times
Huddersfield East
3 May 1979 to 9 Jun 1983
Elected 1 time
Roles
Committee on the Future Relationship with the European Union
11 May 2020 to 16 Jan 2021
Children, Schools and Families
12 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010
Chair
Children, Schools and Families
9 Nov 2007 to 6 May 2010
Education & Skills
16 Jul 2001 to 5 Nov 2007
Chair
Liaison Committee (Commons)
21 Dec 1999 to 6 May 2010
Shadow Spokesperson (Disabled Peoples' Rights)
1 Jun 1992 to 1 Jun 1994
Opposition Department
Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs)
1 Jun 1988 to 1 Jun 1992
Home Office
Shadow Spokesperson (Education and Employment)
1 Jun 1983 to 1 Jun 1988
Department for Education and Employment
Biography source
UK Parliament Members API
FAQs
How long was Mr Barry Sheerman an MP?
Mr Barry Sheerman served in the House of Commons for 45 years, 0 months. Source
What parties has Mr Barry Sheerman been a member of?
Mr Barry Sheerman has 1 party affiliation records. The party history section lists all imported party affiliations from the Parliament biography data. Source
What roles has Mr Barry Sheerman held?
Mr Barry Sheerman has 9 imported role records. The roles section lists the most recent roles available from the Parliament biography data. Source