Former Member of Parliament
Ian Mikardo
Labour MP for Bow and Poplar
At a glanceIan Mikardo was a Labour MP for Bow and Poplar.
Full parliamentary career
Other posts
- Member, Labour Party National Executive Committee 1 Jul 1950 – 1 Jul 1978
- Chair, Parliamentary Labour Party 1 Mar 1974 – 10 Oct 1974
- Party Chair, Labour Party 1 Jul 1970 – 1 Jul 1971
Committee memberships
- Foreign Affairs Committee 9 Jun 1983 – 15 May 1987
- Trade & Industry 3 May 1979 – 15 May 1987
- Privileges 1 Nov 1978 – 15 May 1987
Previous seats
- Bow and Poplar · Elected 1 time 9 Jun 1983 – 11 Jun 1987
- Bethnal Green and Bow · Elected 3 times 28 Feb 1974 – 9 Jun 1983
- Poplar · Elected 3 times 15 Oct 1964 – 28 Feb 1974
- Reading · Elected 1 time 26 May 1955 – 8 Oct 1959
- Reading South · Elected 1 time 23 Feb 1950 – 26 May 1955
- Reading · Elected 1 time 5 Jul 1945 – 23 Feb 1950
Elections contested
- Reading 8 Oct 1959
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 Jul 1945 – 11 Jun 1987
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ian Mikardo, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ian Mikardo?
Ian Mikardo was a Member of Parliament who represented Bow and Poplar in the House of Commons. See Ian Mikardo's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Ian Mikardo represent?
Ian Mikardo sat as Labour. See Ian Mikardo's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Ian Mikardo represent?
Ian Mikardo was the Member of Parliament for Bow and Poplar. See Ian Mikardo's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ian Mikardo?
Ian Mikardo has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ian Mikardo's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.