Former Member of Parliament
Ed Balls
Labour (Co-op) MP for Morley and Outwood
At a glanceEd Balls was a Labour (Co-op) MP for Morley and Outwood.
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families · Department for Children, Schools and Families 28 Jun 2007 – 6 May 2010
- Economic Secretary (HM Treasury) · HM Treasury 5 May 2006 – 28 Jun 2007
Opposition posts
- Shadow Chancellor of the Exchequer · HM Treasury 20 Jan 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities · Home Office 8 Oct 2010 – 20 Jan 2011
- Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 12 May 2010 – 8 Oct 2010
Previous seats
- Morley and Outwood · Elected 1 time 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Normanton · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Morley and Outwood 7 May 2015
Party affiliation
- Labour 5 May 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ed Balls, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Ed Balls?
Ed Balls was a Member of Parliament who represented Morley and Outwood in the House of Commons. See Ed Balls's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Ed Balls represent?
Ed Balls sat as Labour (Co-op). See Ed Balls's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Ed Balls represent?
Ed Balls was the Member of Parliament for Morley and Outwood. See Ed Balls's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Ed Balls?
Ed Balls has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Ed Balls's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.