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Portrait of Edwin Wainwright

Former Member of Parliament

Edwin Wainwright

Labour MP for Dearne Valley

At a glanceEdwin Wainwright was a Labour MP for Dearne Valley.

Full parliamentary career3 past posts

Previous seats

  • Dearne Valley · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
  • Dearne Valley · Elected 4 times 8 Oct 1959 – 28 Feb 1974

Party affiliation

  • Labour 8 Oct 1959 – 9 Jun 1983

Source: parliamentary career on parliament.uk.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Edwin Wainwright, answered from official Parliament data.

Who is Edwin Wainwright?

Edwin Wainwright was a Member of Parliament who represented Dearne Valley in the House of Commons. See Edwin Wainwright's official Parliament profile.

Which party did Edwin Wainwright represent?

Edwin Wainwright sat as Labour. See Edwin Wainwright's official Parliament profile.

Which constituency did Edwin Wainwright represent?

Edwin Wainwright was the Member of Parliament for Dearne Valley. See Edwin Wainwright's official Parliament profile.

What registered interests are listed for Edwin Wainwright?

Edwin Wainwright has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Edwin Wainwright's official Parliament profile.

Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.