Former Member of Parliament
Helen Goodman
Labour MP for Bishop Auckland
At a glanceHelen Goodman was a Labour MP for Bishop Auckland.
Early day motions
| 23 Mar 2017 | LOCAL NEWS MATTERS | 34 sig. |
| 1 Mar 2017 | CLOSURE OF VINOVIUM HOUSE IN BISHOP AUCKLAND | 23 sig. |
| 1 Mar 2017 | PROTECTION OF WHISTLEBLOWERS MAKING PUBLIC INTEREST DISCLOSURES | 30 sig. |
| 17 Oct 2016 | OUTSOURCING OF BBC RADIO PRODUCTION | 21 sig. |
| 8 Sep 2016 | RESTRUCTURING OF BBC MONITORING SERVICES | 15 sig. |
| 11 Jul 2016 | JOURNALISTS AT BBC PARLIAMENT CHANNEL | 47 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 9 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Assistant Whip (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 5 Oct 2008 – 9 Jun 2009
- Deputy Leader of the House of Commons · Office of the Leader of the House of Commons 2 Jul 2007 – 5 Oct 2008
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 6 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 3 Dec 2014 – 18 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Culture, Media and Sport) · Department for Culture, Media and Sport 7 Oct 2011 – 3 Dec 2014
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
- Shadow Secretary of State for Work and Pensions · Department for Work and Pensions 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Committee memberships
- Ecclesiastical Committee 31 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Procedure Committee 11 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Procedure Committee 1 Feb 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Ecclesiastical Committee 28 Oct 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Treasury Committee 8 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Ecclesiastical Committee 26 Oct 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Procedure Committee 1 Mar 2011 – 27 Jan 2014
- Draft Climate Change Bill (Joint Committee) 18 Mar 2007 – 3 Aug 2007
- Public Accounts Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 4 Jun 2007
Previous seats
- Bishop Auckland · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Bishop Auckland · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bishop Auckland 12 Dec 2019
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 May 2005 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Helen Goodman, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Helen Goodman?
Helen Goodman was a Member of Parliament who represented Bishop Auckland in the House of Commons. See Helen Goodman's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Helen Goodman represent?
Helen Goodman sat as Labour. See Helen Goodman's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Helen Goodman represent?
Helen Goodman was the Member of Parliament for Bishop Auckland. See Helen Goodman's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Helen Goodman?
Helen Goodman has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Helen Goodman's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.