Former Member of Parliament
Sir Tony Cunningham
Labour MP for Workington
At a glanceSir Tony Cunningham was a Labour MP for Workington.
Early day motions
| 27 Jan 2015 | THE WORKINGTON SOUTHERN BY-PASS | 3 sig. |
| 5 Feb 2014 | CHRIS MCGRATH AND LYNDA DALKIN | 1 sig. |
| 8 Oct 2013 | EARTHCARE AWARD TO JOHN MUIR TRUST | 5 sig. |
| 6 Feb 2013 | SILLOTH-ON-SOLWAY VILLAGE GREEN | 3 sig. |
| 28 Nov 2012 | LOCAL GOVERNMENT (No. 3) | 3 sig. |
| 27 Jun 2012 | CAMPBELL GILLIES | 23 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Lord Commissioner (HM Treasury) (Whip) · HM Treasury 5 Oct 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 10 May 2005 – 5 Oct 2008
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (International Development) · Department for International Development 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
- Opposition Pairing Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- International Development Committee 4 Nov 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- European Scrutiny Committee 16 Jul 2001 – 26 Apr 2004
- Human Rights (Joint Committee) 7 Jun 2001 – 19 Jul 2001
Previous seats
- Workington · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Workington · Elected 2 times 7 Jun 2001 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 7 Jun 2001 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sir Tony Cunningham, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Sir Tony Cunningham?
Sir Tony Cunningham was a Member of Parliament who represented Workington in the House of Commons. See Sir Tony Cunningham's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Sir Tony Cunningham represent?
Sir Tony Cunningham sat as Labour. See Sir Tony Cunningham's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Sir Tony Cunningham represent?
Sir Tony Cunningham was the Member of Parliament for Workington. See Sir Tony Cunningham's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Sir Tony Cunningham?
Sir Tony Cunningham has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Sir Tony Cunningham's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.