Former Member of Parliament
Dr Alasdair McDonnell
Social Democratic & Labour Party MP for Belfast South
At a glanceDr Alasdair McDonnell was a Social Democratic & Labour Party MP for Belfast South.
Early day motions
| 10 Dec 2014 | UNITED NATIONS HUMAN RIGHTS DAY—IN THEIR FOOTSTEPS | 21 sig. |
| 25 Jun 2014 | PANCREATIC CANCER RESEARCH | 76 sig. |
| 27 Mar 2008 | SERBIA | 35 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow SDLP Chief Whip · Opposition Department 6 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Culture, Media and Sport) · Opposition Department 1 May 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Business, Innoviation and Skills) · Opposition Department 5 Jun 2009 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow SDLP Spokesperson (Health) · Opposition Department 1 Jul 2005 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Spokesperson (Northern Ireland) · Northern Ireland Office 1 Jul 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Minister (Europe) · HM Official Opposition 1 Jul 2008 – 6 May 2010
- Shadow Spokesperson (Business, Innovation and Skills) · Department for Business, Innovation and Skills 1 Jul 2007 – 5 Jun 2009
- Shadow Spokesperson (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jul 2005 – 1 Jul 2008
- Shadow Spokesperson (Treasury) · HM Treasury 1 Jul 2005 – 1 Jul 2007
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 1 Jul 2005 – 1 Jul 2007
Other posts
- Leader of the Social Democratic & Labour Party 15 Nov 2011 – 30 Mar 2015
Committee memberships
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 6 Jul 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 26 Jul 2010 – 30 Mar 2015
- Northern Ireland Affairs Committee 12 Jul 2005 – 6 May 2010
Previous seats
- Belfast South · Elected 2 times 6 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Belfast South · Elected 1 time 5 May 2005 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Belfast South 8 Jun 2017
- Belfast South 7 Jun 2001
- Belfast South 1 May 1997
- South Belfast 9 Apr 1992
- South Belfast 11 Jun 1987
- South Belfast 9 Jun 1983
- Belfast South 25 Mar 1982
- Belfast South 3 May 1979
- North Antrim 18 Jun 1970
Party affiliation
- Social Democratic & Labour Party 5 May 2005 – 3 May 2017
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dr Alasdair McDonnell, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Dr Alasdair McDonnell?
Dr Alasdair McDonnell was a Member of Parliament who represented Belfast South in the House of Commons. See Dr Alasdair McDonnell's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Dr Alasdair McDonnell represent?
Dr Alasdair McDonnell sat as Social Democratic & Labour Party. See Dr Alasdair McDonnell's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Dr Alasdair McDonnell represent?
Dr Alasdair McDonnell was the Member of Parliament for Belfast South. See Dr Alasdair McDonnell's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Dr Alasdair McDonnell?
Dr Alasdair McDonnell has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Dr Alasdair McDonnell's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 27 Jul 2026.