Former Member of Parliament
Mr David Anderson
Labour MP for Blaydon
At a glanceMr David Anderson was a Labour MP for Blaydon.
Early day motions
| 26 Jan 2016 | MOVEMBER CAMPAIGN: THE BIG SHAVE-OFF 2 | 28 sig. |
| 8 Dec 2015 | COURT CLOSURES | 22 sig. |
| 16 Nov 2015 | EFFECT OF PAY RESTRICTIONS ON PUBLIC SECTOR WORKERS | 15 sig. |
| 16 Nov 2015 | THE ARMED FORCES COVENANT AND ROYAL NAVY PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA | 33 sig. |
| 9 Nov 2015 | MILITARY COVENANT FOR EX-SERVICE PERSONNEL WITH MESOTHELIOMA | 69 sig. |
| 26 Oct 2015 | ZERO TOLERANCE ON ATTACKS ON FIREFIGHTERS | 32 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for Scotland · Scotland Office 4 Jul 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Shadow Secretary of State for Northern Ireland · Northern Ireland Office 27 Jun 2016 – 3 May 2017
- Opposition Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 14 Jan 2016 – 27 Jun 2016
- Opposition Assistant Whip (Commons) · Whips Office (Commons) 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Scottish Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 5 Sep 2016
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 1 Feb 2016
- Backbench Business Committee 30 Jun 2014 – 30 Mar 2015
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 24 Oct 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
- Regulatory Reform 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Backbench Business Committee 10 Jun 2013 – 14 May 2014
- Backbench Business Committee 12 Jun 2012 – 25 Apr 2013
- Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2010 – 20 Dec 2010
- Backbench Business Committee 29 Jun 2010 – 3 Nov 2010
- Energy and Climate Change Committee 19 Jan 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
- Procedure Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 30 Oct 2006
Previous seats
- Blaydon · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Blaydon · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 May 2005 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mr David Anderson, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Mr David Anderson?
Mr David Anderson was a Member of Parliament who represented Blaydon in the House of Commons. See Mr David Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Mr David Anderson represent?
Mr David Anderson sat as Labour. See Mr David Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Mr David Anderson represent?
Mr David Anderson was the Member of Parliament for Blaydon. See Mr David Anderson's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Mr David Anderson?
Mr David Anderson has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Mr David Anderson's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.