Former Member of Parliament
Stephen Twigg
Labour (Co-op) MP for Liverpool, West Derby
At a glanceStephen Twigg was a Labour (Co-op) MP for Liverpool, West Derby.
Early day motions
| 22 Jan 2016 | TREATMENT OF YAZIDI AND CHRISTIAN MINORITIES | 55 sig. |
| 7 Sep 2015 | PEACE IN THE CENTRAL AFRICAN REPUBLIC | 22 sig. |
| 13 Jul 2015 | HAMPTON SCHOOL AND THE TEXTBOOK THE RWANDAN GENOCIDE | 26 sig. |
| 22 Jun 2011 | CARDIAC SERVICES AND ALDER HEY CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL | 23 sig. |
| 21 Jun 2011 | ASSETS OF REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT AGENCIES | 38 sig. |
| 13 Oct 2010 | CROXTETH GEMS YOUNG PEOPLE'S CENTRE | 11 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Government posts
- Minister of State (Education and Skills) (School Standards) · Department for Education and Skills 16 Dec 2004 – 5 May 2005
- Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department for Education and Skills) · Department for Education and Skills 30 May 2002 – 16 Dec 2004
- Parliamentary Secretary (Privy Council Office) · Privy Council Office 11 Jun 2001 – 30 May 2002
Opposition posts
- Shadow Minister (Justice) · Ministry of Justice 8 May 2015 – 18 Sep 2015
- Shadow Minister (Justice) (Political and Constitutional Reform) · Ministry of Justice 7 Oct 2013 – 30 Mar 2015
- Shadow Secretary of State for Education · Department for Education 7 Oct 2011 – 7 Oct 2013
- Shadow Minister (Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs) · Foreign and Commonwealth Office 8 Oct 2010 – 7 Oct 2011
Committee memberships
- Liaison Committee Sub-committee on the effectiveness and influence of the select committee system 13 Feb 2019 – 6 Nov 2019
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 6 Nov 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Oct 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact 13 Sep 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Development Committee · Chair 12 Jul 2017 – 6 Nov 2019
- International Development Sub-Committee on the Work of the Independent Commission for Aid Impact 27 Jan 2016 – 3 May 2017
- National Security Strategy (Joint Committee) 30 Nov 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Liaison Committee (Commons) 10 Sep 2015 – 3 May 2017
- International Development Committee · Chair 18 Jun 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Education & Employment 13 Dec 1999 – 11 May 2001
- Public Accounts Committee 5 Nov 1998 – 17 Nov 1998
Previous seats
- Liverpool, West Derby · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 6 Nov 2019
- Enfield, Southgate · Elected 2 times 1 May 1997 – 5 May 2005
Elections contested
- Enfield, Southgate 5 May 2005
Party affiliation
- Labour 1 May 1997 – 6 Nov 2019
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stephen Twigg, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is Stephen Twigg?
Stephen Twigg was a Member of Parliament who represented Liverpool, West Derby in the House of Commons. See Stephen Twigg's official Parliament profile.
Which party did Stephen Twigg represent?
Stephen Twigg sat as Labour (Co-op). See Stephen Twigg's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did Stephen Twigg represent?
Stephen Twigg was the Member of Parliament for Liverpool, West Derby. See Stephen Twigg's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for Stephen Twigg?
Stephen Twigg has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See Stephen Twigg's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.