Former Member of Parliament
John Parker
Labour MP for Dagenham
At a glanceJohn Parker was a Labour MP for Dagenham.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Dominions Office) · Dominions Office 1 Aug 1945 – 1 May 1946
Other posts
- Father of the House of Commons 3 May 1979 – 9 Jun 1983
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1943 – 1 Jul 1944
Previous seats
- Dagenham · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Dagenham · Elected 7 times 23 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1974
- Dagenham · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
- Romford · Elected 1 time 14 Nov 1935 – 5 Jul 1945
Elections contested
- Holland with Boston 27 Oct 1931
Party affiliation
- Labour 14 Nov 1935 – 9 Jun 1983
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Parker, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Parker?
John Parker was a Member of Parliament who represented Dagenham in the House of Commons. See John Parker's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Parker represent?
John Parker sat as Labour. See John Parker's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Parker represent?
John Parker was the Member of Parliament for Dagenham. See John Parker's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Parker?
John Parker has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Parker's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.