Former Member of Parliament
John Barrett
Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West
At a glanceJohn Barrett was a Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West.
Early day motions
| 4 Nov 2009 | SIR JOHN CROFTON | 42 sig. |
| 13 Oct 2009 | MEDICAL AND FOOD SUPPLIES TO GAZA | 65 sig. |
| 24 Jun 2009 | PRIVATE FINANCE INITIATIVES AND PUBLIC FINANCES | 18 sig. |
| 14 May 2009 | EQUITABLE LIFE COMPENSATION (No. 3) | 45 sig. |
| 21 Apr 2009 | ENERGY PRICES (No. 2) | 52 sig. |
| 16 Mar 2009 | INDEPENDENT INQUIRY INTO IRAQ WAR | 60 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister · Opposition Department 20 Dec 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister · Opposition Department 23 Jan 2007 – 5 Jul 2007
- Shadow Minister · Opposition Department 16 May 2005 – 5 Jul 2007
Committee memberships
- International Development Committee 26 Feb 2002 – 16 Apr 2007
Previous seats
- Edinburgh West · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Edinburgh West · Elected 1 time 7 Jun 2001 – 5 May 2005
Party affiliation
- Liberal Democrat 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Barrett, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Barrett?
John Barrett was a Member of Parliament who represented Edinburgh West in the House of Commons. See John Barrett's official Parliament profile.
Which party did John Barrett represent?
John Barrett sat as Liberal Democrat. See John Barrett's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Barrett represent?
John Barrett was the Member of Parliament for Edinburgh West. See John Barrett's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Barrett?
John Barrett has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Barrett's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.