Former Member of Parliament
James Purnell
Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde
At a glanceJames Purnell was a Labour MP for Stalybridge and Hyde.
Early day motions
| 29 Jan 2004 | CONDUCT OF MR ROD LIDDLE | 39 sig. |
| 16 Apr 2002 | PUBLIC SECTOR PENSIONS FOR UNMARRIED PARTNERS | 204 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 24 Jan 2008 – 5 Jun 2009
- Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 28 Jun 2007 – 24 Jan 2008
- Minister of State (Department for Work and Pensions) (Pensions Reform) · Department for Work and Pensions 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
- Minister (Department for Culture, Media and Sport) (Media and Tourism) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 10 May 2005 – 5 May 2006
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 17 Dec 2004 – 10 May 2005
Committee memberships
- Work and Pensions Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 23 Oct 2003
Previous seats
- Stalybridge and Hyde · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James Purnell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is James Purnell?
James Purnell was a Member of Parliament who represented Stalybridge and Hyde in the House of Commons. See James Purnell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did James Purnell represent?
James Purnell sat as Labour. See James Purnell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did James Purnell represent?
James Purnell was the Member of Parliament for Stalybridge and Hyde. See James Purnell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for James Purnell?
James Purnell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See James Purnell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.