Former Member of Parliament
Robert Brown
Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North
At a glanceRobert Brown was a Labour MP for Newcastle upon Tyne North.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Army) · Ministry of Defence 18 Oct 1974 – 4 May 1979
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Security) · Department of Health and Social Security 8 Mar 1974 – 18 Oct 1974
- Parliamentary Secretary (Ministry of Transport) · Ministry of Transport 6 Apr 1968 – 19 Jun 1970
Previous seats
- Newcastle upon Tyne North · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Newcastle upon Tyne West · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Newcastle upon Tyne West · Elected 2 times 31 Mar 1966 – 28 Feb 1974
Party affiliation
- Labour 31 Mar 1966 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert Brown, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Robert Brown?
Robert Brown was a Member of Parliament who represented Newcastle upon Tyne North in the House of Commons. See Robert Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Robert Brown represent?
Robert Brown sat as Labour. See Robert Brown's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Robert Brown represent?
Robert Brown was the Member of Parliament for Newcastle upon Tyne North. See Robert Brown's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Robert Brown?
Robert Brown has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Robert Brown's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.