Former Member of Parliament
David Miliband
Labour MP for South Shields
At a glanceDavid Miliband was a Labour MP for South Shields.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Minister (Office of the Deputy Prime Minister) (Communities and Local Government) · Office of the Deputy Prime Minister 6 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Minister of State (Cabinet Office) · Cabinet Office 15 Dec 2004 – 6 May 2005
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (Schools) · Department for Education and Skills 30 May 2002 – 15 Dec 2004
Opposition posts
- Shadow Foreign Secretary · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Previous seats
- South Shields · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 15 Apr 2013
- South Shields · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 7 Jun 2001 – 15 Apr 2013
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about David Miliband, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is David Miliband?
David Miliband was a Member of Parliament who represented South Shields in the House of Commons. See David Miliband's official Parliament profile.
Which party did David Miliband represent?
David Miliband sat as Labour. See David Miliband's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did David Miliband represent?
David Miliband was the Member of Parliament for South Shields. See David Miliband's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for David Miliband?
David Miliband has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See David Miliband's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.